Lotus seeds have the functions of clearing away heart fire, strengthening spleen, preventing and treating cancer, lowering blood pressure, invigorating spleen and stopping diarrhea, nourishing heart and calming nerves, removing spots, etc., and also have a certain effect on people with mild insomnia. In addition, lotus seed core also has the effects of clearing away heat, solidifying essence, calming the nerves and strengthening the heart. Specifically, brown-skinned lotus seeds are ripe and hard, suitable for cooking porridge. Green lotus seeds are moist and sweet, suitable for raw food.
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Although lotus seeds have many advantages, they are not suitable for everyone. Lotus seeds belong to starch, and diabetics should take them in moderation. Secondly, people with dry stools should not eat lotus seeds. Because lotus seeds can stop diarrhea, people with flatulence and dry stools should try not to eat them. Especially for the elderly and infirm, it is not suitable to eat lotus seeds because of yin deficiency and internal heat, intestinal dryness and blood dryness.
Secondly, lotus seeds can not only "benefit" everyone, but also the lotus "coat" is very healthy. After the lotus seeds in the lotus are taken out by boiling or soaking in water, the lotus "coat" can be directly boiled in water, which can reduce blood sugar and prevent diabetes.
People's Network-Lotus seeds are nutritious and delicious. Boiled lotus "coat" can also prevent diabetes.