According to the medical classic of Shennong Materia Medica, lotus seeds enter the spleen, kidney and heart meridian, and have the effects of clearing away heart fire, invigorating stomach and stopping diarrhea, calming the heart and improving eyesight, stopping diarrhea and solidifying essence, and nourishing vitality. Modern pharmacological studies have also confirmed that lotus seeds have many functions such as sedation, heart strengthening and anti-aging.
So, what are the benefits of lotus seeds to health?
Prevent premature senility
Free radicals have strong oxidation, which will cause damage to tissues and cells of the body. When there are too many free radicals in the human body or the scavenging ability decreases, it will cause chronic diseases or aging reactions. Therefore, it is of great physiological significance to eliminate excessive free radicals in the body. Lotus seed is a kind of substance rich in phenols and glycoproteins, which has a certain scavenging effect on free radicals in the body and has antioxidant and anti-aging effects.
improve immunity
Lotus seed polysaccharide is a glycoprotein composed of sugar, protein and ash, which has a wide range of biological activities and good immune enhancement.
Hyperglycemia
Diabetes is caused by the disorder of carbohydrate, fat, protein, water and electrolyte in human body. Lotus seeds have a certain effect on diabetic patients' symptoms such as drinking more urine and lowering blood total cholesterol.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Lotus seed polyphenols are the secondary metabolites of complex phenols in plants, which have a strong inhibitory effect on microorganisms. It was found that lotus seed polyphenols had inhibitory effect on most strains.
In addition, lotus seeds are rich in calcium, phosphorus and potassium, which can maintain muscle elasticity and heartbeat rhythm, help us strengthen bones, promote metabolism, maintain brain nerve activity and prevent aging. Middle-aged and elderly people, especially mental workers, should often eat lotus seeds, which will help to stabilize the mind, enhance memory, improve work efficiency and prevent the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease. Lotus seed core also has a cardiotonic effect, which can dilate peripheral blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Lotus seed core also has a good effect of removing heart fire.
A handful of lotus seeds has a flexible mind.
Lotus seeds are easy to eat and stick to. Using lotus seeds to prevent dementia, lower blood pressure and soothe the nerves is a simple and effective method. If it's too much trouble, just grab a handful of lotus seeds and throw them in when cooking, steaming, porridge and soup.
Recommend two lotus seed recipes
Lotus porridge
Lotus seed japonica rice is prepared by soaking tender lotus seeds, wiping off the surface layer in water, removing lotus plumule, washing, and boiling in a pot. The japonica rice is boiled into porridge, and the lotus seeds are added into the porridge and stirred evenly.
Diced chicken with lotus seeds
250g of chicken, 0/00g of lotus seeds/kloc-,20g of mushrooms, 20g of water-soaked magnolia slices, 20g of ham, and one egg white. Wash and cut chicken, mix well with egg white, wash and cut mushrooms, magnolia slices, ham, etc. Cut into small pieces, cook the lotus seeds, slide the diced chicken with hot oil until it is 70% cooked, then add the above materials and stir fry.
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