Did you know Makhana is an anti-ageing snack?

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Makhanas are known as the desi popcorn in India as they are crunchy, tasty, easy to make, inexpensive, and overall healthy. Also known as fox nuts, they are consumer as a snack and savory dish served with raita and kheer. Mostly used as a tea-time snack, makhanas have tons of health and beauty benefits. However, its anti-ageing benefits are a hit in the market and top the list.
Origin of makhana
The creation of makhana began in the Mithilanchal region of Bihar, Madhubani, where farmers used traditional methods and extracted makhana from makhana seeds and pops.Their business expanded into countries including Canada, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Makhanas became popular all across the nation with the Government of India encouraging small businesses and companies to hire people from rural areas and assist them with creating these delicious snacks for better living and better health.

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Anti-ageing benefits of makhana
Makhanas are rich in flavonoids and antioxidants which combat free radicals and slow down the process of ageing. It is beneficial for your skin’s health, preventing all signs of ageing including wrinkles, fine lines, and premature grey hair. These bites can help maintain the skin’s moisture levels and contain amino acids that can promote radiant skin. This is a superfood and contains minerals, vitamins, protein, fibre, and calcium as well.
Other skin benefits

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Makhanas retain the moisture content and prevents your skin from losing both glossiness and elasticity. It protects the skin from UV rays as well and forms a thick layer of keratin over your skin from inside which would prevent your skin from drying out under the skin. If you’re facing issues of inflammation, then eat makhanas as its antioxidants can tolerate the injury and fight infection on the skin for a while. Rich in vitamin A, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, regular intake of makhana contains rich nutrients that treat the issues of acne.

Bottom line
Within the human body, several internal and external factors majorly affect the functioning and health of the skin. Therefore eating the right superfood every day can improve your natural beauty and gut health, but will also minimise the issues of acne, inflammation, wrinkles, and other skin-related issues, makhana is a healthy superfood snack with astonishing beauty results.