In the budget of the Union 2025-26 years, the Minister of Finance of the Union Nirmala Sytarman mentioned the creation of the Mahan Council in Bihara aimed at enhancing the production and processing of Foxnuts. Mahan is also called Foxnuts or Lotus Seeds, has become a popular choice for a healthy snack recently. If you haven’t added this Superfood to your diet, it’s now the perfect time to study its incredible health benefits and different delicious ways to enjoy it. (Also Read: “Mahan” Bihara, edible seeds that gain popularity worldwide, mentioned in Union Budget 2025 )
In an earlier interview with HT Lifestyle, the nutritionist Geetika Bajaj explained: “Mahan has been used for centuries as a snack and stuffed with many Mahan provides about 347 calories.
10 Amazing Machanas health benefits
She continued to emphasize 10 incredible health benefits from the inclusion of Mahan into her diet.
1. Good for skin: Rich in antioxidants, the machan helps fight aging, giving your skin a young glow.
2. High in the fiber: Packed fiber, Machanas helps digestion and relieves constipation.
3. Good for Heart Health: Mahan’s phytonetants, like magnesium, help improve blood flow and reduce the risk of heart disease.
4. Improve kidney health: With anti -inflammatory and antioxidant properties, the mohan maintains the health of the kidneys.
5. Good for nerves: Machanas high in thiamine increases cognitive function and maintains a smooth nervous function.
6. Low Glycemic Index: The slow release of glucose in Machan allows you more complete.
7. Without Gluten: Glossy Gluten snack, low -fat mohans and high protein content.
8. Helps overcome infertility: Mahan helps to improve fertility and sexual health for both men and women.
9. Wash toxins: Mahan is a great detox that helps to throw toxins out of the body.
10. Helps regulate blood sugar: With a low glycemic index, Machanas helps control blood sugar without spikes.
Delicious ways to add it to your diet
You can enjoy its fried with sprinkling your favorite spices as a healthy snack, throw it into a crunchy bite, or add it to your morning cereals or yogurt for extra diet. Mahan also makes a great supplement to the bark, soups or fries, and can even be mixed in smoothies for creamy texture. For a sweet treat, try to make Mahan Heer or a simple dessert, sowing it with melted butter, jugger and nuts.
