Thamarai Vithai / Lotus Seeds ( Raw) / தாமரை விதை

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Lotus seeds are low in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium. Therefore, they are good for the heart too. Lotus seeds are also extremely good sources of magnesium, potassium, manganese, protein, and phosphorus. Their extremely high nutrient content makes them an extremely healthy snacking option.

WEIGHT : 100 GRAM

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Botanical Name           : Nelumbo nucifera

English Name               :   Lotus Seeds

Tamil Name                  : தாமரை விதை / Thamarai Vithai

Hindi Name                  :   कमल / Kamal

Malayalam Name       : താമര Tamara

Telugu Name               :  తామరఎర్రతామర / Tamara, Erra-tamara

Description

Lotus seeds are low in fiber.

These seeds contain an anti-ageing enzyme, which is believed to repair damaged protein.

As per Ayurveda, Lotus seeds have astringent properties that have specific benefits to the kidney. 

Lotus seeds also contain kaempferol, a natural flavonoid that prevents inflammation and ageing.

Health Benefits of  Thamarai Vithai / Lotus Seeds ( Raw)

Raw, fresh lotus seeds are sweet and chewy, while dry seeds are crunchy, and delicious only after baked. Fresh raw seeds carry just 89 calories per 100 g; while dry kernels hold 324 calories per 100 g.

Lotus seeds energy chiefly comes from carbohydrates and proteins unlike as in other tree nuts whose high calorific value is mainly because of fats.

The seeds are also packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and numerous health promoting antioxidants.

Dry lotus seeds contain 15.4 g or 27% daily required levels of protein. Phenylalanine, tyrosine, leucine and lysine were the essentail amino acids in them. Studies revealed that the lotus seed protein is nutritionally well-balanced protein and might be of significant importance in the formulation of diets for humans.

Like other dicotyledonous plant seeds, lotus seeds too are free from gluten protein. They can be safely used in the gluten-free food preparations as a healthy alternative in patients with the wheat gluten allergy, and celiac disease.

Fresh as well as dry lotus kernels are an excellent source of folates. 100 g seeds provide 104 μg or 26% of folates. Folate along with vitamin B-12 is one of the essential components of DNA synthesis and cell division. Adequate folate diet during pregnancy may help prevent neural-tube defects in the newborns.

Side Effects :

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology :

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.

Weight 0.100 kg

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