1, lotus root is cool
From the point of view of Chinese medicine, lotus root is cool, sweet taste, into the heart, spleen, stomach, belong to the cold food, has a heat, raw fluid, cool blood, scattered stasis, tonic spleen, stomach, stop diarrhea and so on a variety of efficacy, suitable for warm and hot temperatures of the body of the people to eat.
2, lotus root is acidic or alkaline
Lotus root is alkaline food from a nutritional point of view, lotus root contains a lot of iron, calcium, phosphorus and other minerals, lotus root after digestion, a variety of minerals make the metabolism alkaline.
3, what people are not suitable to eat lotus root
1. Lotus root cold, therefore, from the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, cold body, cold body is not suitable for people to eat lotus root, especially raw lotus root.
2. Lotus root contains a lot of starch, so obese people and diabetics are not suitable for excessive consumption of lotus root.
3. Lotus root is a cold food, so children and menstruating women should not eat too much lotus root.
4, the nutritional value of lotus root
Lotus root can be said to be rich in nutrients, 100g of lotus root contains calories 17 calories, carbohydrates 1.5g, 0.5g of fat, 2.9g of protein, 1.2g of fiber, vitamin A1.6g, vitamin C52mg, carotene 0.9g, calcium 30mg, iron 1mg, phosphorus 26mg, consumption of lotus root has a liver and eyesight, prevention of osteoporosis, beneficial to the role of blood and other efficacy.
5, eat lotus notes
1. Lotus root contains a lot of polyphenol oxidase, in the cut will quickly oxidize and change color, therefore, lotus root in the cut as soon as possible after the use of salt water, vinegar soak.
2. Lotus root also contains a lot of classified substances, after cooking in an iron pot will react with iron ions, which will make the lotus root discoloration, therefore, lotus root needs to be cooked in a casserole.
(1) the benefits of eating lotus root
1. Eating lotus root can detoxify and nourish the skin
People who love to eat lotus root know that lotus root is fresh and crisp and sweet, with tender flesh, lotus root is also called lotus root, and lotus flower has been known to come out of the silt and not be stained, and the lotus root is also white and flawless after peeling. There is a saying that the lotus lotus all over the body is a treasure, autumn lotus root is the most complementary, lotus root is the most prominent effect is to clear the heat and detoxification, for those who because of the body heat pimples all over the face, eat lotus root can get rid of pimples and enhance the elasticity and luster of the skin. If you hate your own skin yellowish, then you should eat more lotus root to make up for it, in order to eat out of the skin good color.
2. Eating lotus root can calm the spirit of health
Lotus root contains more crude fiber, for the solution of constipation and effective detoxification is very helpful, so it is also used for healthy weight loss is no better. Summer, fall and winter these three seasons are eating lotus root is a good time to health, especially those who are diabetic or liver disease worries of women, eat lotus root is especially conducive to good health. We all know that lotus seed can calm the mind, in fact, lotus root also has the effect of clearing the mind, if we are easily distracted recently, with lotus root stew or cold eat quite helpful, eat lotus root can also help brain function to slow down the decline!
3. Eating lotus root can nourish Yin and blood
Lotus root eaten in raw form has the effect of cooling the blood to remove blood stasis, especially for the menstrual period can not be normal discharge of menstrual blood for women, eat lotus root can help menstrual blood smoothly discharged, is conducive to their physical health. In addition to nourishing yin and blood, lotus root is also a sticky food, which has a great effect on milk secretion. However, the lotus root is a cool food, so if you are in the menstrual period can not eat more, pregnancy and lactation should also control the amount of food.