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[{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1463757055026","data":" <\/p>The word \"Local\" is pronounced with pride in other countries. Why don't we follow the suit?<\/p>Local food from native soil is known be more nutritious, healthy and suitable than fancy  frozen foods which are imported from thousands of miles away.<\/p>Let's see our local product today. It is a part of my diet and I so love it. Instead of getting scolded by our concerned parents about eating junk food, let's use this healthy alternative.<\/p>Years ago a magazine mentioned Kareena Kapoor's beauty secret as Fried lotus seeds and food cooked in olive oil. Then we kids never heard of Lotus seeds. We thought it might be an exotic ingredieent available only to the rich. <\/p>Today Lotus seeds, Phool Makhani or Fox Nuts are found in the shelves of every super market. <\/p>What are these? Why are they being considered a healthy alternative to snacks filled with calories?\nThese are Sundried , puffed Lotus seeds. <\/p><a href=\"http:\/\/img1.exportersindia.com\/product_images\/bc-full\/dir_41\/1214682\/makhana-fox-nuts-eurayle-ferox-gorgon-nuts-963752.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Cover pic<\/a><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1463757320528","data":"573f2960b1e60"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1463757700470","data":"They are low in sodium, richer in anti-oxidants and have high fibre content. They aid in digestion and have relaxing effect on the nervous system. They are high in protien content and full of health benefits.<\/p>They donot have an acquired taste and could be eaten as snacks or curry. We can bake or deep fry them in ghee\/oil till they are bigger in size and fluffy.<\/p><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-htOU9o37Isg\/VKvrgZHslpI\/AAAAAAAAK7I\/esFxCl7rMEM\/s1600\/roasted%2Bpuffed%2Blotus%2Bseeds.JPG\" target=\"_blank\">Image source<\/a><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1463757364355","data":"573f297a700d0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1463757746372","data":"If you are calorie coonscious, you can replace Paneer with Makhana in gravy dishes.\nThey are yummy either way. <\/p>Include a bowl of these goodies in your snacks every day to be healthier. <\/p> <\/p>(Phool Makhana cultivators are poor farmers. Kindly contribute to their growth by including these desi products in your diet. You can watch a video on Makhana processing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-gaeLG2Swbw\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"letter-spacing: -0.003em; background-color: white;\">here<\/a> .)<\/p><a href=\"http:\/\/cdn4.vegrecipesofindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/khoya-matar-makhana-recipe17.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Image Source<\/a> <\/p>"}]

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