It is also a good time for lotus flowers to bloom.

Clusters of lotus leaves are covered with green.

On the sparkling water

Holding a delicate and blooming lotus in your hand

Just answer that sentence.

Lotus leaves are infinitely green,

Lotus is bright red.

Except for the beautiful lotus leaves.

There is still a good thing to eat hidden in the water.

The vegetarian protagonist is exactly

"The fat white doll is hidden in the mud.

Waist carefully. "

-Lotus root

As a gift from nature

Lotus root is not only delicious, but also nutritious.

It also has a certain health care function.

Nutritional efficacy of lotus root

Compared with other vegetables, the contents of carbohydrates, calcium, iron and vitamin C in lotus root are much higher than those in other vegetables.

The iron content of lotus root is 5 times higher than that of spinach; Vitamin C is 3.7 times that of apples; There is also calcium, which is rich in vegetables.

Health care function of lotus root

Eating lotus root is not only nutritious, but also plays a role in health preservation.

1

Xiaoshi Jianpi Wei

Tannin in lotus root can strengthen spleen and stimulate appetite. Eating lotus root in summer can stimulate appetite for people with loss of appetite.

2

stop bleeding

Tannic acid contained in lotus root has the functions of contracting blood vessels and stopping bleeding. Therefore, nosebleeds, oral ulcer bleeding, maternal and so on. Caused by excessive internal heat, you can eat lotus root in moderation to help stop bleeding.

three

Prevention and treatment of anemia

Among vegetables, lotus root has good iron content, which is beneficial to patients with iron deficiency anemia. Eating lotus root every day can also prevent anemia.

four

Reduce the absorption of lipid substances

Mucin and dietary fiber in lotus root can combine with cholate in human body, cholesterol and triglyceride in food, and reduce the absorption of lipid substances in human body.

five

Regulate blood pressure

The ratio of potassium and sodium in lotus root is 9: 1, which is a kind of food with high potassium and low sodium, which is helpful for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health and auxiliary regulation of blood pressure.

So, what is the best way to eat?

Vegetarian menu recommendation

1

Cold lotus root slices

1. Peel the lotus root and cook until it can be easily punctured with chopsticks.

2. Remove and drain, and cut into lotus root slices.

3. Mix seasonings such as oyster sauce, soy sauce and Chili powder.

4. Add lotus root slices and mix well. Season with salt according to salinity.

2

Fried lotus root with bitter gourd

1. Peel the lotus root and cut it into strips; Seeds of bitter gourd are removed and cut into strips; Sliced red pepper and pumpkin.

2. Blanch bitter gourd and pumpkin in boiling water, remove and drain.

3. Blanch the lotus root strips in boiling water, remove and drain.

4. Hot oil pan, add lotus root strips, pumpkin and bitter gourd and stir fry.

5. Add red pepper and stir fry a few times. Add salt and vegetable powder to taste.

6. Dilute and stir well before eating.

three

Lotus root strips with tomato sauce

1. Peel the lotus root, cut it into strips, and rinse it with clean water.

2. Boil the water in the pot, blanch the lotus root strips, drain them with cold water, and then control the moisture.

3. When the oil in the pot is 60% to 70% hot, pour in tomato sauce and stir fry slightly.

4. Add a little salt and stir fry a little.

5. Pour in the lotus root strips and stir fry evenly.