Lotus seeds and red dates are both common ingredients for us, so can they be cooked and eaten together? What effects will there be if the two are taken together? Let’s introduce the specific content below!
Can lotus seeds and red dates be cooked together? Can they be cooked together?
Lotus seeds and red dates can be cooked together and eaten together. These two ingredients will not cause each other to lose nutrients, and eating them together will not have any adverse effects on the human body. Therefore, everyone can eat it with confidence. In addition, there are many ways to eat lotus seeds and red dates together. You can cook porridge together or boil sugar water together to drink.
Functions of the two
Lotus seeds are very rich in nutrients and can be used medicinally. The lotus seeds used medicinally can nourish the spleen, stop diarrhea, stop vaginal discharge, nourish the kidneys and astringent essence, and nourish the heart. It has a calming effect and can be used to treat spleen deficiency, stagnation of spleen, palpitations, insomnia and other diseases. Red dates contain a large amount of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and other nutrients, and the content of vitamin C is dozens of times higher than that of grapes and apples. Eating red dates can not only improve human immunity, but also prevent and treat osteoporosis. At the same time, red dates have good curative effects on anemia, acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and other diseases.
1. Blood-enriching and moisturizing: It is a medicinal food for long-term fatigue and energy consumption.
2. Strengthen the spleen and stomach: People with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea, and fatigue are recommended to try it.
How to make lotus seed and red date soup
Soak the lotus seeds in water for 2-3 hours and the red dates in water for 10 minutes.
Use a pot of water to simmer the lotus seeds over low heat for about 3 hours. Boil the lotus seeds until they are mashed, then add the red dates and rock sugar and cook for another 10 minutes.
This dessert can not only be eaten refrigerated, but also hot, and is suitable for men, women, and children all year round!