By SHIVAM SHARMA 
Makhana is known as Desi Popcorn in India because it is crispy, delicious, easy to make, inexpensive, and overall healthy. Also known as fox nuts, it is eaten as a snack and served with raita and kheer. Mostly consumed as a snack with tea, makhanas have a number of health and beauty benefits. However, its anti-aging benefits are quite popular in the market and top the list.
Origin of Makhana
Makhana making started from Madhubani, the Mithilaanchal region of Bihar, where farmers used to extract makhana from makhana seeds and pops using traditional methods. Their business spread to countries like Canada, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Makhana became popular across the country with the Indian government encouraging small businesses and companies to hire people from rural areas and assist them in making these delicious snacks for a better life and better health.
Anti-aging benefits of Makhana
Makhana is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants that fight free radicals and slow down the aging process. It is beneficial for your skin health, preventing all signs of aging including wrinkles, fine lines, and premature gray hair. These bites can help maintain the moisture level of the skin and contain amino acids that can promote glowing skin. It is a superfood and also contains minerals, vitamins, protein, fiber, and calcium.
Other Skin Benefits
Makhana maintains the moisture content and prevents your skin from losing both shine and elasticity. It also protects the skin from UV rays and forms a thick layer of keratin on your skin from the inside which prevents your skin from drying under the skin. If you have inflammation problems, eat makhana as its antioxidants can tolerate the injury and fight infections on the skin for some time. Rich in vitamin A, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, regular consumption of makhana has a wealth of nutrients that treat acne problems.
Bottom Line
Within the human body, several internal and external factors majorly impact the functioning and health of the skin. So eating the right superfoods every day can not only improve your natural beauty and gut health, but it will also reduce acne, inflammation, wrinkles and other skin problems Makhana is a healthy superfood snack that delivers amazing beauty results.
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