Lotus root, as a nutritious ingredient, is known as the "king of lactation". Its fragrant taste and soft texture are highly favored by mothers, how to eat lotus root correctly to quickly and effectively increase the amount of milk?
One, choose fresh quality lotus root
Fresh lotus root skin smooth, white color, section without hollow. When selecting, you should choose the lotus root that is uniform in size, free of insects and scars.
Two, cooking method diversity
Lotus root cooking methods are varied, can be eaten alone, but also with other ingredients. Recommended recipes are:
Lotus root soup: Lotus root sliced, add lean meat, jujube, wolfberry and other ingredients, boiled into soup. This soup not only clears heat and detoxifies the body, but also replenishes qi and blood and promotes milk secretion.
Steamed Lotus Root: Peel and slice the Lotus Root, add a little salt and sugar and stir-fry until broken. This dish is easy to make, retains the fragrance and crispness of lotus root, and is a good meal.
Lotus root and ribs soup: cut the lotus root and stew it with ribs. The fresh flavor of the ribs complements the fresh aroma of the lotus root, and the soup is rich enough to promote appetite and increase breast milk production.
Three, the amount of food should be moderate
Lotus root is cold, should not be eaten too much at a time. It is generally recommended to consume 200-300 grams of lotus root per day. Excessive consumption may lead to spleen and stomach cold, affecting the quality of milk.
Four, pay attention to eating taboos
The following people are not suitable to eat lotus root:
Cold body: cold body people eat lotus root is easy to aggravate the cold, diarrhea, abdominal pain and other symptoms.
Weakness of the spleen and stomach: lotus root is cold in nature, and people with weak spleen and stomach may experience indigestion, bloating and other discomforts after consuming it.
Diabetes: Lotus root has a high sugar content, which may lead to elevated blood sugar after consumption by diabetics.
V. Warm tips
After consuming lotus root, if you have bloating, abdominal pain and other discomforts, you should stop eating immediately.
Lotus root is a kind of hairy food and should be avoided when eczema or other skin problems occur during breastfeeding.
During the breastfeeding period, mothers should eat a balanced diet and ensure adequate intake of protein, vitamins and minerals in order to ensure the quality and production of breast milk.