On Monday, PM Modi gifted 9.8 crore farmers across the country from Bhagalpur in Bihar. Today he transferred 19th installment of PM Kisan Samman Yojana. During this, he also mentioned Makhana to be grown in Bihar. He described Makhana as super food.
I will definitely eat Makhana- PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi while addressing the attendees said that Makhana is famous not only in the country but all over the world. I must eat at least 300 days out of 365. There has been a significant increase in India’s agricultural exports in recent years due to the government’s efforts. Due to this, farmers are getting more value of their produce. There are many agricultural products whose exports have started for the first time. Now it is the turn of Makhana in Bihar. In this year’s budget, it has been announced to create a Makhana board for Makhana farmers.
Why is the demand for Makhana increasing?
The demand for Makhana in India and abroad is increasing rapidly. It is becoming a favorite among people as a healthy food. The increasing demand for Makhana has given entrepreneurs an opportunity to enter the Makhana business and meet the health conscious market needs. Significantly, according to the report, 90 percent of Makhana in the world is supplied from India alone. In such a situation, the question is why suddenly the demand for Makhana has started increasing in the whole world. So let’s know which nutrients Makhana is full of nutrients. Let us know why it is becoming a part of people’s diet in India and the world.
Keeps weight under control.
Makhana contains vitamin A, vitamin B5, niacin, vitamin E, vitamin K, B-complex. It has low calories and high fiber. Eating a handful of Makhana daily keeps your stomach full for a long time, which reduces the desire to take hunger and junk food again and again. Which helps in weight loss.
Helpful to control diabetes
The makhana has low glycemic index, which helps control blood sugar levels. Makhana can be an excellent snack for people suffering from diabetes. You can eat Makhana by mixing plain, roasting or mixing with salads. Apart from this, it can also be mixed in smoothie, juice and shake. Makhana can also be eaten by boiling in milk. Apart from this, many people also make Makhana vegetable soup.
Excellent for heart health
Makhana is rich in potassium and magnesium, which helps to keep the heart healthy. It also helps in controlling cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease.
Bones are strong.
Makhana contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc, which play a major role in strengthening bones. Regular intake of makhana relieves bone pain and problems like osteoporosis.
Keeps old age away
Makhana contains antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body. Free radicals are responsible for aging of the facial skin. In such a situation, the intake of Makhana helps in reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Its regular use brightens your skin and you look young.
