Respect Your Elders
What’s Makhana?
Glad you asked.
Makhana (aka foxnuts, lotus seeds, or that thing your mom swears by) has been around for thousands of years. Ancient superfood? Check. Ayurveda-approved? Yep. But until recently, it lived a pretty boring life—lightly roasted, barely salted, and mostly eaten because it was “good for you.”
Fast forward to today, and Makhana’s having a serious glow-up. Still light, still crunchy, still naturally gluten-free—but now with actual taste. The kind you reach for during movie nights, snack attacks, or anytime your tastebuds need a pick-me-up.
Let’s break it down: Makhana is popped (like popcorn), not fried. It’s rich in antioxidants, low in calories, and has just enough protein to feel like a win. But more than anything, it’s the snack that proves you can have it all—crave-worthy flavour, guilt-free ingredients, and a crunch that won’t quit.
So yeah, that’s Makhana. Ancient, underrated wisdom, finally living up to the hype.