Lotus root, as a nutritious food, is known as the "king of lactation". Its fragrant taste and soft waxy taste are favored by mothers. How to eat lotus root correctly and increase milk quantity quickly and effectively?

First, choose fresh and high-quality lotus roots.

Fresh lotus root has smooth skin, white color and no cavity in the section. When choosing, you should choose lotus roots with even heads, no moth and no scars.

Second, the cooking methods are diversified.

There are many cooking methods of lotus root, which can be eaten alone or together with other ingredients. Recommended recipes are:

Lotus root soup: slice the lotus root, add lean meat, red dates, medlar and other ingredients, and cook in a pot to make soup. This soup can not only clear away heat and detoxify, but also tonify qi and blood and promote milk secretion.

Stir-fried lotus root: peel and slice lotus root, add a little salt and sugar and stir-fry until broken. This dish is simple, retains the fragrance and crispness of lotus root, and is a delicious dish.

Lotus root ribs soup: lotus root is cut into sections and stewed with ribs. The delicate flavor of ribs and the fragrance of lotus root complement each other, and the soup is rich, which can promote appetite and increase breast milk production.

Third, consumption should be moderate.

Lotus root is cold and should not be eaten too much at a time. It is generally recommended to eat 200-300 grams of lotus root every day. Excessive consumption may lead to deficiency and cold of spleen and stomach, and affect the quality of milk.

Fourth, pay attention to dietary taboos.

The following people are not suitable for eating lotus roots:

Cold constitution: people with cold constitution eat lotus root, which is easy to aggravate cold, and have symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Spleen and stomach weakness: lotus root is cold, and people with weak spleen and stomach may have indigestion, bloating and other discomfort after eating.

Diabetes: the high sugar content of lotus root may lead to the increase of blood sugar in diabetic patients.

Five, warm tips

After eating lotus root, if you have abdominal distension, abdominal pain and other discomfort, you should stop eating immediately.

Lotus root is a hair product, which should be avoided when eczema or other skin problems occur during lactation.

During lactation, mothers should have a balanced diet and ensure adequate intake of protein, vitamins and minerals, so as to ensure the quality and yield of milk.