1. Good for beauty
Lotus root powder contains a variety of nutrients beneficial to the skin, such as vitamin C, dietary fiber, minerals and so on. These nutrients can help reduce uneven skin tone, dullness and fine lines, and also have a good moisturizing effect on skin moisture.
For example, we can usually make a lotus root powder mask, mix lotus root powder and milk into a paste, apply it to the face for 15 minutes, and then wash it with water to keep the skin soft and moist.
Help lose weight
Because lotus root starch is rich in dietary fiber, it can reduce weight by regulating gastrointestinal function and helping digestion and absorption. At the same time, the heat of lotus root powder is also relatively low, which will not bring too much energy burden to the body.
3. It helps to regulate endocrine.
Lotus root powder also contains some enzymes and vitamins, which can stimulate the secretion of endocrine glands and help regulate the hormone level in the body. This will be helpful for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea and other problems.
Protect the liver
Lotus root starch is rich in glycoproteins, flavonoids and other nutrients, which helps to protect the liver and reduce liver damage and pathological changes. In addition, some pharmacologically active substances in lotus root starch can also improve human immunity and promote the regeneration and repair of liver cells.
5. Help improve sleep quality
Lotus root powder contains a substance called "lotus leaf glycoside", which can play a role in calming and sleeping, help improve sleep quality and relieve insomnia and anxiety.
6. Good for bone health
Lotus root powder contains a lot of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which helps to enhance bone density and prevent osteoporosis.
Harm of long-term drinking lotus root starch Although the nutritional value of lotus root starch is high, long-term excessive consumption will also bring some potential health hazards.
1. causes gastrointestinal discomfort.
Lotus root starch contains high dietary fiber, and people with indigestion and malabsorption may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and even diarrhea if they eat too much.
2. Affect the balance of nutrient intake
If you don't pay attention to the dietary balance and eat too much lotus root starch, it will lead to insufficient intake of nutrients such as protein and fat, resulting in nutritional imbalance and decreased body resistance.
3. Lead to high blood sugar
Because lotus root starch contains a lot of starch, long-term excessive consumption may lead to hyperglycemia and diabetes.
4. Lead to hormonal imbalance
Although some nutrients in lotus root starch can help regulate endocrine, excessive consumption may also lead to hormonal imbalance and menstrual disorder.
5. Increase the burden on the kidneys
Excessive consumption of lotus root starch may bring a certain burden to the kidneys, leading to the occurrence and aggravation of kidney diseases.
6. Not conducive to losing weight
Although lotus root starch can help regulate the stomach, long-term excessive consumption may cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, which is not conducive to weight loss.
Generally speaking, eating lotus root starch needs to pay attention to the right amount, which can be reasonably matched according to one's physical condition and nutritional needs in order to play its nutritional function. At the same time, women of different ages also need to pay attention to balanced nutrition, healthy needs and reasonable diet.