Lotus root contains mucus protein and dietary fiber, iron, calcium, plant protein, vitamins and starch are also rich in content, which enhances human immunity. And the lotus root is rich in crude fiber. After entering our stomach and intestines, this kind of substance can help the body to excrete some excess toxins. At the same time, it can effectively prevent constipation, so it can play the role of weight loss.
The efficacy and role of lotus root
Enhance immunity, stop bleeding, nourish the spleen and stomach
The nutritional value of lotus root is very high. It is rich in plant protein, vitamins, iron, calcium and other nutrients, which can enhance physical fitness and improve the body’s immunity, which is very beneficial to health. Lotus root contains a lot of tannic acid, which has the effect of constricting blood vessels, so it can be used to stop bleeding. Lotus root can solidify essence, nourish deficiency and damage, stop spleen diarrhea for a long time, and also has the effect of invigorating spleen and appetizing.
How to eat lotus root
1. Fresh food
After washing and peeling, it can be sliced and eaten. But raw lotus root is cold in nature, so it is not suitable to eat more.
2. Frying
Wash the fresh lotus root, slice it into thin slices, blanch it in boiling water for 1 minute, remove it, heat the oil to 70% in the pot, add lotus root slices, red pepper, salt, monosodium glutamate and other condiments and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, then it will be out of the pot.
3. Soup
Wash and slice the lotus root for later use, blanch the pork ribs, then put them into a pot to stew, add cooking wine and ginger slices to remove the fishy smell, put in the lotus root and stew for about 45 minutes, and it will be out of the pot in about 10 minutes. You can add salt, monosodium glutamate and other seasonings.
