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Makhanas, also called fox nuts, or lotus seeds, come from a plant called Euryale Fox which grows in the stagnant water of wetlands or ponds in Eastern Asia. They have been used in Chinese medicine since 3000 years and find an important place in the science of Ayurveda too.                      Health Benefits of Makhanas: They are delicious, economical and easy to prepare. 1) They are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. This makes them an ideal snack to satiate those in-between meal hunger pangs. 2) They are beneficial to those suffering from high blood pressure, heart diseases and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content. 3) Makhanas are recommended for diabetics too due to their low glycemic index. 4) An anti-ageing enzyme in these seeds is said to help repair damaged proteins. 5) In addition, the presence of a natural flavonoid called kaempferol (also present in coffee), helps preve...

DARK CHOCOLATE & IT'S BENEFITS Chocolates comes from Cacao, which is a plant with high level of Minerals and Antioxidants. Milk-chocolate contains-Cocoa, Butter, Sugar,Milk  and small quantities of Cacao. In contrast Dark-chocolate has much larger amount of Cacao and less Sugar than Milk-chocolate. Dark-chocolate contains several compounds that possess Antioxidant properties. Antioxidants Neutralize Free-radicals and Prevent Oxidative Stress. 1.Regularly eating Dark-chocolate may help reduce a Person's likelihood and Developing Heart-disease. 2.The Flavanols in Dark chocolate stimulate nitric oxide production in body. Nitric-oxide causes Blood-Vessel to dilate which improves Blood-flow and Lowers Blood pressure. 3.Dark chocolate also contains certain compounds such as Polyphenols and Theobromine that may Lower levels of Low Density Lipoprotein(LDL) cholesterol in the body and increase levels of High Density Lipoprotein(HDL) Cholesterol. 4.Inflammation is part of...

Health Benefits of Almonds. 1.Helps prevent Heart Attacks. 2.Help in Weight Loss. 3.Maintain Skin Health. 4.Support Healthy Brain Function. 5.Help in Prevent Diabetes. 6.Increase Digestive Health. 7.Increase Nutrient Absorption. 8.It can Help Fight Cancer and Inflammation. 9.Helps Maintain Dental & Bone Health. 10.Rich in Vitamin-E