Health Benefits of Makhana (Fox Nuts) Are Fox nuts are high in fibre. The digestive process gets sorted with them as they prevent constipation and add bulk to the stool. Fox nuts are great detoxifying agents. They aid in flushing out toxins from the body. They are really beneficial to the spleen which is like a graveyard for cells in the body. It recycles the RBCs (red blood cells). The spleen is the nerve center of the immune system because it also stores white blood cells and platelets. Fox nuts are great snack food for diabetics and heart patients as they contain good fat and have a low quantity of saturated fats. These properties make makhanas good weight-loss food. In certain animal studies, makhana extract was shown to reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels and improve symptoms of fatty liver disease. Those suffering from wheat allergies can gorge on fox nuts as they are gluten-free but still high in protein and carbohydrate content.