How This Helps
Useful for: Diabetes, Anti-oxidant rich
Lotus seeds are known to have a low glycemic index value. A low glycemic index food is known to raise the blood sugar slowly preventing a sudden spike in the sugar levels. A low glycemic index food like lotus seeds helps to keep you full and helps in weight loss. The antioxidants in lotus seeds reduce the oxidative stress in the body.
Calories – 148 kcal
Protein – 5.16 g
Carbohydrates – 19.2g
Fat – 5.72g
Instructions
Key Ingredients:
Lotus Seeds
Lotus seeds also called fox nuts are a popular guilt-free snack in India. It originated in the North of India and is more popular there. Since it is roasted, it is low in fat and can be seasoned with various spices.
Science and Research
Research published in Food Science Biotechnology proves that
lotus seeds have an extraordinary content of flavonols like quercetin
and kaempferol that are potent antioxidants responsible for killing the
harmful free radicals in the body and reduce the risk of various
diseases. Another article published in the Biological Trace Element
Research has elaborated the role of trace elements in lotus seeds in
improving insulin secretion and having a hypoglycemic effect.
lotus seeds have an extraordinary content of flavonols like quercetin
and kaempferol that are potent antioxidants responsible for killing the
harmful free radicals in the body and reduce the risk of various
diseases. Another article published in the Biological Trace Element
Research has elaborated the role of trace elements in lotus seeds in
improving insulin secretion and having a hypoglycemic effect.
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10068-012-0234-7#/page-1
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12011-010-8614-4
