🟢 1. It’s Super Healthy
- Makhana (fox nuts/lotus seeds) is low in calories and high in protein.
- Great for weight loss, diabetes, and heart health.
- Packed with antioxidants, magnesium, and fiber.
🟢 2. People Are More Health-Conscious Now
- More people are switching from chips and fried snacks to healthy options.
- Makhana is seen as a guilt-free snack.
- Popular among fitness lovers, yoga practitioners, and even dieticians.
🟢 3. Trendy & Instagram-Friendly
- Brands now sell makhana in cool packaging and flavors like peri-peri, cheese, mint, etc.
- It’s become a “trendy superfood” — looks good on social media, so people buy it.
🟢 4. Common During Fasting (Vrat)
- In Indian culture, makhana is often eaten during religious fasting.
- So during festivals like Navratri, demand shoots up.
🟢 5. Exported Internationally
- Makhana from India is now exported to the US, UK, and other countries.
- NRIs and health-conscious people abroad love it too.