Farm Stories
A Day with a Makhana Harvester
4 a.m. starts, underwater collection, and the mallet-pop craft — a portrait of skill.
Blog
Nutrition science, kitchen ideas and honest sourcing notes — written for people who actually read the label.
Farm Stories
The GI Tag: Why Mithila Makhana is Protected Heritage
India granted Mithila Makhana a Geographical Indication tag in 2022. Here is what that means.
Farm Stories
From Bihar’s Ponds to Your Pack
Meet the harvest behind every Makhanza pack — hand-picked the way it has been for generations.
Mother & Baby
Lactation and Diet: Separating Myth from Science
Galactagogue folklore is everywhere. Here is what evidence actually supports.
Mother & Baby
Postpartum Nutrition: What New Mothers Actually Need
Iron, calcium, folate, DHA and calories that heal — a practical guide to the fourth trimester.
Science & Research
The Glycemic Index: Why Low-GI Snacking Matters
Blood-sugar spikes drive cravings. Low-GI foods like makhana flatten the curve.
News
Why We Bake Our Cookies with Six Millets
No maida, no palm oil — six native millets and jaggery instead.
Wellness
Millets 101: India’s Ancient Grains Are Back
Ragi, bajra, samai, kodo, kuthiraivali — a field guide to the grains your grandmother trusted.
Science & Research
Algal DHA: Vegetarian Omega-3, Explained
Fish don't make DHA — algae do. Going straight to the source changes everything.
Science & Research
What is DHA and Why Does Your Brain Want It?
DHA makes up a major share of the brain's structural fat. Here is the primer every parent should read.
Wellness
Makhana vs Popcorn: The Honest Comparison
Both are puffed, crunchy and light. Only one is a complete mineral package.
Science & Research
The Science of Satiety: Why Makhana Keeps You Full
Protein + resistant starch + low energy density — the three-part science behind foxnut fullness.