Lotus seeds are sweet and slightly astringent, rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, iron and zinc, and various water-soluble polysaccharides contain flavonoids, alkaloids and superoxide dismutase. They are edible and medicinal materials with high edible and medicinal value. Eating lotus seeds has the following effects on human body: 65,438+0, clearing away heat and reducing fire: lotus seeds can clear away heat and reduce fire, especially for heart fire. In addition, it also has a good conditioning effect on aphtha caused by excessive internal heat. 2, promote sleep: Lotus seeds contain a variety of vitamins and trace elements, which have a good role in regulating emotions and relaxing emotions. Eating lotus seeds often can effectively soothe the nerves, promote sleep and improve the quality of sleep. 3, lower blood pressure: Lotus seeds contain a lot of trace elements, especially potassium. Potassium ion can effectively maintain the function of the heart, participate in metabolism in the body, reduce the risk of stroke in middle-aged and elderly people, and also dilate peripheral blood vessels, effectively helping to lower blood pressure. Phosphorus contained in lotus seeds is the main component of nuclear protein, which can help the body to carry out normal metabolism, effectively maintain acid-base balance and promote the formation of sperm. In the daily diet, lotus seeds can not only be eaten fresh, but also be made into nutritious foods together with other foods, such as lotus seed porridge, lotus seed osmanthus tremella soup, lotus seed medlar soup and so on. Lotus seeds contain a lot of nutrients and are very suitable for daily diet.
The beneficial components in pumpkin are polysaccharides, amino acids, active proteins, carotenoids and various trace elements. Therefore, the porridge can be used for diet therapy of obesity and neurasthenia, and can also be used as daily health care and bodybuilding products.
Practice of pumpkin and lily porridge:
1. Peel the pumpkin, remove the pulp and cut it into small pieces for later use;
2. Peel the fresh lily, remove the brown part and wash it for later use;
3. Put enough water in the pot. After the water is boiled, add the washed rice and glutinous rice and cook for 10 minute.
4. Add pumpkin diced and golden jujube and cook for 20 minutes;
5. Add fresh lily and lotus seeds and cook for 5 minutes;
6. Add sugar to taste.
The above is an introduction to the efficacy of pumpkin lily porridge. I hope our introduction will make you know more about pumpkin lily porridge. Pumpkin and lily are very good natural plant ingredients, which have very good effects on losing weight, caring skin, benefiting qi, strengthening spleen and protecting stomach. Especially when summer comes, the air conditioner and fan at home are on all day, and the indoor and outdoor temperatures are very high. People often feel dry throat and cough. Eating more lily, lotus seed and pumpkin porridge can solve this problem.