2, anti-aging and anti-cancer Vitamin C. Lotus root sugar content is not very high, but contains a high level of vitamin C, for liver disease, constipation, diabetes and other patients are very beneficial. Lotus root is also rich in polyphenols, can improve immunity, ease the aging process, prevent cancer.
3, pain relief and stress protection heart. Lotus root is rich in B vitamins (especially vitamin B6). Supplementation of B vitamins is beneficial to reduce irritability, relieve headaches and reduce stress, which in turn improves mood and reduces the risk of heart disease.
4, blood and energy: lotus root is rich in iron, there is a certain effect of blood, and its calcium, phosphorus ratio is also very good, calcium is more easily absorbed. In addition, protein, vitamins and starch content is also very rich, there is a clear effect of blood and gas.
Lotus root contraindications:
1, spleen deficiency, cold stomach, easy to diarrhea should not be eaten raw lotus root, raw lotus root sex is cold, raw and cold is more difficult to digest, impede the spleen and stomach, so it is appropriate to eat cooked lotus root.
2. Avoid cooking lotus root with iron pot. Lotus root is rich in iron, it is best to use ceramic or stainless steel utensils to cook, avoid using iron pots, aluminum pots and iron knives, otherwise it will turn black, unsightly, affecting appetite.
3, soybean and lotus root should not be eaten together. Some people use lotus root stew, like to add a little soybean inside, which is not very desirable. Soybeans are rich in iron, can not be eaten with more fiber-containing lotus root, fiber will affect the body's absorption of iron.
4, cut the root should not be stored directly. Did not cut the lotus root can be placed at room temperature for a week, but because the lotus root is easy to black, cut the part of the hole is easy to rot, so cut the lotus root to cover the incision with plastic wrap, refrigerated freshness of a week or so. 1, sweet and sour lotus root ding
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Instruments: lotus root 200g / oil / salt 1 spoons / 1 spoon vinegar / 1 spoon / 1 spoon soy sauce / half a spoon of dark soy sauce / half a bowl of water starch
Practice steps:
1. Lotus root peeled and cut into small dices into the boiling water blanched fished out and rinsed
2. salt, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, soy sauce according to their own taste into a sauce, ready to water starch, green onion chopped
3. start the oil pan stir-fried lotus root diced
4. into the sugar and vinegar sauce stir-fry evenly, pour in the water starch and stir-fry!