With milk or curd? Know what is the healthiest way to eat makhana in summer

News Topical, Digital Desk : Makhana with Milk or Curd: As the summer season approaches, it becomes even more important to be cautious about food. Light, easy to digest and cooling food is more beneficial in this season. In such a situation, if you are health conscious, then you must have heard the name of Makhana. Makhana means fox nuts - a superfood which is rich in protein, fiber and many essential minerals.

But when it comes to eating Makhana, a question often arises- should we eat it with milk or curd (Milk vs Curd with Makhana)? Which method is most beneficial, especially in summers? Let us know the answer to this question in detail.

Why is makhana beneficial for health?

Makhana is a low calorie, high fiber and protein rich food which helps in weight loss, improving heart health, controlling diabetes and maintaining good digestion. It also has anti-oxidants and anti-aging properties, which keep the body agile and the skin young.

Makhana + Milk

The combination of milk and makhana works like a traditional Ayurvedic tonic.

Advantages:

• Rich in protein and calcium.
• Strengthens the bones.
• Relief from fatigue.
• Better for long sleep.

Why not eat more in summer:

• The nature of milk is hot.
• Problems like sweating, flatulence or acidity may increase.
• Produces heat in the body.
• Therefore, the combination of milk and makhana is not considered very beneficial in summer.

Makhana + Yogurt

Curd acts as a natural cooling agent in summers . When makhana is added to it, it becomes a nutritious, tasty and healthy meal.

Advantages:

• Cools the body.
• Calms the heat of the stomach.
• Improves digestion.

Let us tell you, due to the tremendous combination of high protein + probiotics, makhana and curd also prove to be very helpful in weight loss.

How to eat?

• Make raita by mixing roasted makhana with cold curd.
• For taste you can add lightly roasted cumin, rock salt and mint.
• If you want, you can take it as a snack in the afternoon or evening.

What is the best time to eat makhana?

• Breakfast: Roasted makhana makes the day start light and beneficial.
• Lunch: Dahi Makhana Raita helps in digestion and gives relief from heat.
• Evening Snack: Roasted lotus seeds are a good option at tea time.

Some important tips for eating makhana

• Avoid eating it after frying it too much, because fried makhana is the healthiest.
• 1 cup (about 30 grams) of makhana is sufficient at one time.
• People with diabetes should choose unsalted and unsweetened makhanas.
• If you are allergic to curd, then do not choose the curd option.

The healthiest way to eat makhana in summer is with curd. It not only cools the body but is also full of nutrition. On the other hand, the right season to eat makhana with milk is winter. So change your diet according to the season and take full advantage of makhana.

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