Dietician and Nutritionist Avni Kaul Shares how the Rich in Antioxidants, Low in Cholesterol, Superfood Makhana can Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy
Mostly referred to as the Indian option to popcorn, makhanas also called fox nuts or lotus seeds, is a tasty, easy to cook, versatile snack.
Makhanas are high in antioxidants and micronutrients and are low in cholesterol and sodium. Being low in fats and saturated fats also makes Makhana an ideal snack for diabetics and heart patients. Essentially, they are gluten-free, making them a superfood, says Avni.
They also slow down signs of aging and are high in fiber. They help remove toxins from the body.
India’s leading dietician, Avni Kaul, shares some of the wonderful health benefits of makhanas in this blog.
Fox nuts have a high protein content.
This is the reason they are an important part of meals for those who are fasting because a handful of them provide you with energy to last the day. The majority of snacks are either deep-fried or contain a high amount of preservatives and additives. Having a bowl of makhanas will fill you up and also keep the calories in control.
Good detoxifying agents
They help in removing toxins from the body. They are beneficial to the spleen which is like a graveyard for your cells in the body. It recycles the RBCs (red blood cells). The spleen is the nerve center of the immune system since it also stores white blood cells and platelets.
High in fiber
Your digestive process gets sorted with makhanas as they prevent constipation and add bulk to the stool.
Helps in weight loss
Among their several benefits is the fact that they help you reduce weight. For instance, one cup of roasted makhana, which is nearly 32 g serving, just adds around 106 calories. They also have 67% lesser fat than popcorn.
Good for skin and hair
Makhanas is considered a powerhouse of antioxidants. Kaempferol in makhanas fights inflammation and harmful free radicals. This helps in wrinkle reduction and slows down the aging process. It also lowers hair loss and premature greying.
Regulates blood sugar levels
One of the several makhana health benefits is for individuals suffering from diabetes. It has a low glycemic index (lower than rice and bread) and is high in carbohydrates, protein, and fiber that helps in regulating blood sugar levels and countering obesity.
Author Avni Kaul is a qualified nutritionist, experienced dietician, Diabetes Educator and founder of Delhi’s successful diet and nutritionist clinic NutriActivania. She is also one of India’s eminent weight-loss experts, diabetes dieticians, pregnancy dieticians and child nutritionists and helps kids to develop a strong immune system, fight allergies, gain height and weight as well as fight overweight / Obesity with an effective diet plan that is easy and fun to follow by children.
In Buenos Aires, 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games Nutritionist Avni Kaul was the Advisor (Nutrition) from India. She is a Gold-medallist master’s science graduate from the University of Delhi in the subject of Food and Nutrition. Avni Kaul is a diet and nutrition columnist in some of India's leading newspapers and magazines like - NDTV, TimesNow, Grazia and more.
Diet Programs by Avni Kaul
Your dietician consultation with dietician Avni Kaul will do the following things. Avni Kaul’s diet program will offer:Focus on your health benefits: Key benefits Avni offers, are long-term wellness, freedom from restrictive diets, and improved relationships with food and body, that include "intuitive eating," "weight loss without hard core dieting," and "healthy eating for pregnant woman and kids".
A high degree of qualifications, expertise, and achievements: Dietician Avni is one of the most sought-after dieticians in Delhi because of her qualifications that include gold medalist in Master's Degree of Science, B.Sc and M.Sc Food and Nutrition, Certified Diabetes Educator, Diploma in Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition.
Fully personalized diet plans: With dietician Avni Kaul, you will get a tailor-made diet that suits your body and mind only that will help you to achieve your health goals in a holistic and sustainable manner be it is with your weight management, pregnancy diet, child nutrition, diabetes or thyroid management.
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