In autumn, eat more lotus root, strengthen the spleen, replenish qi and nourish blood

After the beginning of autumn, "healthy food" fresh lotus root has become a regular on the table Lotus root is rich in carbohydrates, protein, vitamin C, vitamin B1, calcium, iron and other inorganic salts, but also contains polyphenols, with antioxidant effect According to traditional Chinese medicine, lotus root has the function of clearing away heat and annoyance It changes from cool to warm after cooking It has the effect of nourishing stomach and Yin, strengthening spleen, Qi and blood Therefore, lotus root plays an important role in the healthy diet in autumn Lotus root is divided into seven holes and nine holes Common lotus root is generally divided into seven hole lotus root and nine hole lotus root Seven hole lotus root is also known as red flower lotus root, with brown yellow skin, short and thick body, and bitter taste when eating raw; nine hole lotus root is also known as white flower lotus root, with smooth skin, silver white, slender body, crisp, tender and sweet when eating raw No matter which kind of lotus root, its nutritional value has little difference As long as it is fresh, it is suitable for simmering soup Jiukong lotus root has high moisture content, crispy and juicy, and it is most suitable for cold mixing or stir frying Choose to look, smell and touch In order to make lotus root sell well, illegal vendors may bleach it, and consumers should pay special attention to it when choosing At first glance, when buying lotus root, you should choose the one with big body, no damage, no color change, no rust spot and continuous knot, and do not choose the one that looks too tender and white Second, smell the fresh fragrance of the normal lotus root, and the smell of chemical reagent will be heard in the bleached lotus root Three touch, the surface of the normal lotus root is mostly covered with silt and rough, while the surface of "bleached lotus root" is relatively smooth and moist In addition, try to buy two sealed lotus roots If there is mud in the lotus root hole, you can cut it lengthwise and clean it, or cut it into two or three sections and put it into the water, wrap the gauze with chopsticks, poke the lotus root hole, and then wash it with water How to cook without discoloration The reason why the lotus root turns black in cooking is that the polyphenols in the lotus root are oxidized under the catalysis of polyphenol oxidase Blanching lotus root in boiling water for a while can make all polyphenol oxidase lose activity In addition to high temperature treatment, appropriate addition of acidic substances can also inhibit the activity of polyphenol oxidase, such as put in dilute vinegar water or lemon water after soaking, but also can keep it white and tender without discoloration How to eat for different people Lotus root is especially suitable for the elderly and children, the weak and the sick, especially for the patients with high fever, high blood pressure, anorexia, iron deficiency anemia Fresh lotus root is cold by nature, and it is difficult to digest when eating cold mixture raw Therefore, those with spleen deficiency and stomach cold, and those who are prone to diarrhea, should eat mature lotus root Due to the cool nature of lotus root, it is not suitable for the puerpera to eat it too early Lotus seed is the seed of water lily, which is a traditional medicine and food in China It has the functions of nourishing vital energy, heart, kidney and spleen; lotus core contains alkaloids, tastes bitter, has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxification and strengthening heart The general population can eat lotus seeds, especially for those who are weak, upset and thirsty But usually often constipation, abdominal distension people had better not eat Generally, fresh lotus seeds are sweet but not bitter and can be eaten raw Dried lotus seeds can be used for porridge, tea, etc When choosing lotus seeds, it's better to be big, plump and wrinkle free Don't eat the ones that turn yellow and moldy.