A variety of lotus root is called seven-hole lotus root. The appearance of seven-hole lotus root is rough, often with a lot of brown spots, and the skin color is often brown spots, and the whole lotus root is brown. After cooking, these brown spots will deepen and look like black spots, which are safe to eat and can be tasted normally.

Benefits of lotus root:

1, prevention and treatment of hypertension and diabetes. Lotus root is nutritious and eye-catching. This yellow fibrous vegetable is listed as one of the important healthy foods. Dietary fiber of lotus root can stimulate intestine, treat constipation, promote the discharge of harmful substances, reduce the accumulation of cholesterol and sugar, and prevent diabetes and hypertension, especially raw food or freshly squeezed juice.

2. Treat ulcers and anemia. Lotus root is rich in iron and tannic acid. After cutting lotus root, the incision will turn dark brown when it comes into contact with air, which is caused by the combination of iron, tannic acid and oxygen. Tannic acid has astringent and hemostatic effects and can cure ulcer wounds. Iron can also stop bleeding and form hemoglobin, and is also effective for anemia.

3. Beautify the skin and keep the liver healthy. Vitamin C can prevent bleeding, produce adrenocortical hormone and expel harmful substances from the body, and as a cosmetic vitamin, it also plays a great role in maintaining beautiful skin. Lotus root contains more vitamin C. When you feel tired after drinking too much, eating lotus root can reduce the burden on your liver.

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