New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- Makhana, also called fox nuts or Gorgon Nut, has moved on from being just a festival favorite to a place among India's healthiest snacks. It is a light, nutritious and versatile snack that is perfect for living a modern healthy lifestyle. Here is taking a look at why it is often dubbed as India's healthiest snack.

Makhana is a goldmine of nutrients. Each 100 grams will set you back around 247 calories, 9.7 grams of protein and a whopping 14.5 grams of fibre. And in addition to that, it is also rich in all those essential minerals we need on a daily basis like potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron. Antioxidants, such as kaempferol, gallic acid and chlorogenic acid help safeguard the body from oxidative stress for ye...