1. Anti-aging and cancer prevention
Vitamin C and polyphenols in fresh lotus root can improve immunity, delay aging and prevent cancer. 2. Enriching blood and promoting granulation < P > Lotus root is rich in trace elements such as copper, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium and manganese, and is also rich in protein, vitamins and starch, which has obvious effects of invigorating qi and blood and enhancing human immunity.
Especially in tuber foods, lotus root has a high iron content, so people with iron deficiency anemia are most suitable to eat lotus root. Lotus root starch is a good product for nourishing yin and enriching blood, and it is easy to be absorbed. It can be taken for people with anemia, fatigue and loss of appetite, and has the effects of anti-anemia and hematopoiesis. 3, soothe the nerves and calm the heart
Lotus root contains vitamin B group (especially B6), which helps to reduce irritability, relieve headaches and reduce stress, thereby improving mood, reducing the risk of heart disease, preventing arteriosclerosis and improving blood circulation. 4, moistening the intestines to relieve constipation < P > Lotus root is rich in dietary fiber and mucin, but the calories are not high, so it can control weight, help reduce blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol levels, promote intestinal peristalsis, and prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Fresh lotus root and ginger juice can also treat intestinal inflammation. 5, expectorant cough < P > Winter is usually easy to catch a cold and cough, and fresh lotus root juice can also be used to relieve cough, jaundice, asthma and tracheal inflammation. Hot lotus root tea has antitussive and expectorant effects. 6, hemostasis < P > Lotus root node contains tannic acid and vitamin K, which has the effect of contracting blood vessels. Fresh lotus root is cold and is mostly used to cool blood and stop bleeding. Such as nosebleeds, hemoptysis and blood in sputum, can be decocted with fresh lotus root and fresh cogongrass rhizome water or raw arborvitae leaves. 7. Removing blood stasis
The ancient book says, "Lotus root juice can eliminate blood stasis and not disperse." Therefore, eating lotus root raw or mashing juice and wine can break blood and remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and detoxify. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is a good dietotherapy to stop bleeding without leaving blood stasis. 8, tonic < P > Lotus root is not very high in sugar content, but also contains high vitamin C and dietary fiber, so it is very beneficial to all people with weakness such as liver disease, constipation and diabetes.
2 How to eat the best lotus root ribs soup
1. Boil a pot of water, pour the processed ribs in, remove the floating foam, cover the pot and stew for half an hour to an hour.
2. Slice the lotus root, pour it into the pot, pour in a few drops of vinegar, gently close the lid, and cook for about ten minutes without sealing.
3. Sprinkle some salt, and the fragrant soup will come out of the pot. Fresh lotus root herbal tea
1. Slice the fresh lotus root, put it into the pot, add 1 bowl of water, and cook it to 1 bowl with half a small fire.
2. Add appropriate amount of sugar and mix well. After cooling, it can be used as tea. Cold lotus root
1. Peel and wash the lotus root and cut it into thin slices.
2. blanch the cut lotus root in boiling water for one or two minutes; Take the blanched lotus root out and put it in cold water. Don't throw away the water of the lotus root. You can pour it into a bowl and add some sugar to make it delicious. )
3. Take a large bowl of vegetables and pour in the lotus root. Add salt, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil in turn, stir well and put on a plate. Lotus root powder
1. Remove the black skin of lotus root and wash it.
2. Cut into small pieces and soak in a clear water basin to soak out starch.
3. Put it in a cooking machine and beat it with the soaked water.
4. Find a larger container (basin, bucket), put a filter frame on it and spread fine gauze. Put the ground powder slurry on the gauze and rinse it with clear water continuously until the water under the washed lotus root residue becomes clear.
5. After washing a large pot of lotus root powder, the water begins to precipitate. After several hours of precipitation, the clear water is poured clean, and the white lotus root powder is left. It can be dried. It is best to dry in September. After drying, it can be bottled and ready for brewing. 3 how to choose and preserve lotus roots
1. Lotus roots should be selected with yellowish brown skin, thick and white meat, and lotus roots with black color, dryness and odor should not be eaten. In order to make the lotus roots sell well, unscrupulous traders may bleach them, so don't buy lotus roots with too white color.
2. The appearance of good quality lotus root should be free from injury, rot and rust, and it should not shrink. In addition, the surface of normal lotus root block is mostly attached with sediment, which has a rough feeling. Short and thick lotus root nodes have higher maturity and better taste, especially the second lotus root node is the best from the tip, and the smaller the tip, the better.
3. Fresh and intact lotus roots can be stored at room temperature for one week, but cut lotus roots should not be stored for a long time. Lotus root will turn brown quickly after peeling, and it can be soaked in diluted white vinegar for 5 minutes, which can restore the whiter color.
4. Lotus root with black inside should not be eaten, because it is polluted by silt, and it is easy to be polluted by parasites and bacteria.
5. Do not use an iron pot when cooking lotus root, so as not to turn black during cooking. In addition, when frying lotus roots, you can add some water while frying, so that the fried lotus roots will not turn black.
6. Because lotus root is easy to turn black and its holes are easy to rot, the cut lotus root should be covered with plastic wrap. After this treatment, it can be kept fresh for about a week in cold storage.