As we all know, lotus root is a food that has the same origin as medicine and food. What is the nutritional value of lotus root?

1. Lotus root contains a large amount of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and various trace elements. It can provide energy to the human body and help the body maintain normal physiological activities. Lotus root has a unique fragrance and contains astringent tannins, which can not only stimulate appetite and digestion, but also effectively prevent diarrhea. People with loss of appetite, indigestion or diarrhea can eat more lotus root to help relieve and treat symptoms. Lotus root grows in water and is a cold food. It has the effect of clearing away heat and cooling blood. People who are thirsty or have diarrhea due to fever can often eat lotus root, which can help clear away body heat and treat fever. The calcium content of lotus root is about 40 mg. Although not as good as milk, it is also rich in vegetables.

2. Lotus root contains mucin and dietary fiber, which can combine with cholates in the human body, cholesterol and triglycerides in food, so that they can be excreted from the feces, thereby reducing the absorption of lipids. Lotus root exudes a unique fragrance and also contains tannins, which have certain spleen-strengthening and anti-diarrheal effects. It can stimulate the appetite, eliminate food, and stimulate the appetite, which is beneficial to the recovery of people with poor appetite and loss of appetite. Lotus root has high nutritional value and is rich in trace elements such as iron and calcium. It is also rich in protein, vitamins and starch, which can significantly replenish qi and blood and enhance human immunity.

3. Lotus root is rich in tannic acid, which has the effect of constricting blood vessels and can be used to stop bleeding, such as vomiting blood, blood in the stool, traumatic bleeding, etc. Effect of enhancing immunity: Lotus root is rich in nutrients, especially protein, which can promote the synthesis of immune proteins and thereby enhance immunity. Fresh lotus root is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins and various minerals. The lotus root silk also contains mucopolysaccharides, which are important nutrients for improving immunity and strengthening the body. Lotus root is cold in nature, has the effect of clearing away heat and cooling blood, and can be used to treat febrile diseases. Lotus root is high in carbohydrates. Especially the starch content, usually between 10% and 20%, is actually delicious lotus root starch. The taste of lotus root, especially the feeling after boiled glutinous rice flour, is closely related to the high starch content.