Lotus root has rich therapeutic effects and nutritional value. Even babies eating lotus root are very good for the body. How to make lotus root suitable for babies? What should you pay attention to when your baby eats lotus root? When parents prepare lotus root as complementary food material for their babies, please first read the introduction in the following article.

How to make lotus root suitable for babies

1. Sweet and sour pear and lotus root juice

Pear and lotus root juice is the best drink to clear away heat and relieve dryness in autumn and winter. It can relieve body dryness in autumn and winter.

Ingredients: One pear, a section of lotus root, 100ml of purified water, a tablespoon of honey

Method:

1. Peel and core the pear, and cut into small pieces piece. Peel the lotus root and cut into small pieces (you have to be quick when handling the lotus root, otherwise the lotus root will turn black, or cut it and soak it in water with white vinegar, which can effectively prevent the lotus root from turning black).

2. Put the processed pears and lotus roots into a juicer, pour in 100ml of purified water (it will be difficult to beat if the water is too dry), and beat finely.

3. Beat the pear and lotus root juice and filter it with gauze or a sieve (it will be better to use gauze, you can wrap it up and squeeze out the juice. I didn’t have gauze on hand, so I used a sieve).

Tips:

1. The proportion of pears and lotus roots can be arbitrary. Of course, more pears will taste better.

2. The amount of honey depends on personal preference. If you don’t like sweetness, you can even leave it out. For babies under one year old, it is best not to add honey.

3. If you want to give it to children or want a good taste, filter it. If you are not particular about it, you can beat it as finely as possible and drink it directly without filtering. It is better not to waste nutrients.

4. If the weather is cold, you can put it in the microwave for 30 seconds and drink it warmly.

Efficacy: Pear and lotus root juice is the best drink to clear away heat and relieve dryness in autumn and winter. When the weather gets cooler every year, a cup of pear and lotus root juice can relieve the dryness of the body in autumn and winter. Clears away heat and relieves dryness, helping to relieve dry throat.

2. Lotus root porridge

Lotus root has a good effect of astringent and hemostasis, and can clear away heat and promote fluid production. It can treat chronic diarrhea and blood in the stool due to spleen deficiency in children.

Ingredients: 250 grams of lotus root, 100 grams of japonica rice, appropriate amount of water

Method:

1. Scrape the lotus root and cut into thin slices.

2. Wash the japonica rice.

3. Put the two into the same pot with water and cook them into porridge.

4. Cook and serve in a bowl.

Tips:

1. Lotus root can prevent anemia and assist the movement of the liver.

2. Lotus root is also effective in treating bleeding caused by blood heat. In addition, lotus root can also nourish the spleen and kidneys, nourish the kidneys and liver, and nourish the marrow and blood.

Efficacy: Lotus root is cool in nature, sweet and slightly astringent. It contains tannins, asparagine and other ingredients. It has a good astringent and hemostatic effect. It can clear away heat and promote fluid production, cool blood and stop bleeding. It can be used to treat children. Prolonged diarrhea due to spleen deficiency and blood in the stool.

What should babies pay attention to when eating lotus root

There is a way to eat raw lotus root in cold sauce in the south, but raw lotus root is cold in nature and taste, and is fragile and difficult to digest, so it is not suitable for babies to eat. . If the baby's condition requires eating raw lotus root, it is better to squeeze the juice and drink it in small amounts many times to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach. It is best for babies to eat cooked lotus root and lotus root powder, but they should not eat too much at a time. Eating too much may cause abdominal distension. Children over three or four years old who suffer from febrile venereal diseases, such as nosebleeds and hard stools, can cut the lotus root into thin strips and stir-fry it to make dishes, which can clear away heat and resolve phlegm, stop bleeding and relieve constipation.