Lotus root is good for the stomach and rich in dietary fiber, it can be said to be the king of vegetables! Famous doctors all eat lotus root like this

【Dr. Zhang Zhenrong's Disease Prevention Notes】

The red flower seven-hole lotus root and the white flower nine-hole lotus root have completely different tastes when cooked!

Lotus root is an aquatic plant with high nutritional value. While admiring the lotus, have you ever thought that the underground stem of the lotus is the lotus root that has been immersed in water for a long time? Yes! Lotus root is the underground stem of the lotus, not the root of the lotus. In order to develop a breathable structure in the water, the gaps and holes in the lotus root can store a lot of air and provide air circulation. However, if the leaf stalks above the water surface are cut off, the lotus root will suffocate to death!

Lotus root has high nutritional value. 100 grams of lotus root contains 80 grams of water, 74 calories and 3.4 grams of dietary fiber. Like yam, after cutting it open, you will find sticky mucus, which is a kind of carbohydrate protein containing mucin. It can promote the digestion of protein and fat, thereby reducing the burden on the stomach and intestines and strengthening the gastric mucosa. (Photo provided by Trend Culture)

When we cut the lotus root, it has many holes. Has anyone ever counted how many holes there are in the lotus root? In fact, the holes in lotus roots are related to the color of the lotus. The red ones have seven holes, and the white ones have nine holes. Although the number of holes is different, their nutritional value is the same. The only difference is in the taste. The seven-hole lotus root has a looser, cottonier and more glutinous texture, suitable for making soup; the nine-hole lotus root is crisper, suitable for eating cold dishes or baking in the oven.

Lotus root has high nutritional value. 100 grams of lotus root contains 80 grams of water, 74 calories and 3.4 grams of dietary fiber. Like yam, after cutting it open, you will find sticky mucus, which is a kind of carbohydrate protein containing mucin. It can promote the digestion of protein and fat, thereby reducing the burden on the stomach and intestines and strengthening the gastric mucosa. In addition, lotus root is very rich in dietary fiber, and it can be called the king of vegetables!

Fiber has the effect of absorbing water, so it can increase the water content of stool, soften stool, and stimulate the peristalsis of the muscles of the large intestine wall, helping smooth bowel movements and alleviating digestive problems such as constipation. In nutrition science, lotus root is classified as a staple food of grains and root tubers. It has the characteristics of being rich in fiber like vegetables, so if you are losing weight, you can use it as a food to replace staple foods. In addition to making the weight loss food more diverse, it also takes into account nutrition and health.

In addition to mucin and rich fiber, lotus root also contains: protein, lipids, carbohydrates, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamins A, B1, B6, C, etc. Lotus root is rich in vitamin C, which can be obtained by eating it raw, but I do not recommend eating lotus root raw, as it can easily cause ginger worm disease. Fasciola gingivalis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Fasciola gingivalis parasitizing the small intestine of humans and pigs. People become infected by eating raw aquatic plants containing the metacercariae of Fasciola zingiberensis, gnawing on the skin of aquatic plants with their teeth, or drinking raw water containing the metacercariae. Adult worms will attach to the intestinal mucosa, causing intestinal damage and ulcers, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and indigestion. Children may also experience symptoms such as facial edema, developmental delay, and intellectual impairment.

In addition to lotus root, other aquatic plants include water chestnuts and water caltrops. It is recommended that you avoid eating these foods raw or chewing the skin with your teeth. When it comes to food safety, we emphasize hygiene over nutrition. Try to eat less raw food and drink less raw water. Wash your hands after contact with aquatic plants or sewage to ensure that you don't get sick instead of getting enough nutrition.

【Doctor's Wife Talks About Ingredients】

The lotus is a treasure from head to toe. Almost everything about it can be used. For example, when the lotus is in full bloom, it can be harvested for viewing. Fresh lotus or dried lotus petals can be used to make scented tea. The lotus leaves, or "lotus leaves", should be more familiar to everyone. We often see them on the dining table: lotus leaf glutinous rice chicken, lotus leaf steamed pork ribs with mushrooms, etc. Because these dishes are steamed with lotus leaves, you can smell the faint fragrance of the lotus leaves when tasting them, which greatly increases your appetite. Next is the lotus pod containing lotus seeds, which can be boiled into lotus pod tea after drying. In addition, the ancients often said that good medicine tastes bitter, and lotus seed heart is a very good medicine. Making tea with lotus seed heart has the effect of removing heart fire and can nourish the heart and calm the nerves!

Lotus seeds are probably the most familiar to everyone. They are the fruit grains taken out from the lotus pod after the lotus has withered. They are often seen in desserts, can be used to make sweet soups or added to dishes, and are very nutritious ingredients. Finally, here is today’s main attraction: “lotus root”. Autumn is the harvest season and it can be purchased from summer to winter. After this introduction, have you discovered that the lotus has uses all over the body, and it is not just usable, each part is rich in nutritional value! It really is a vegetable with zero nutritional dead ends!

Around the Dragon Boat Festival every year, the lotus flowers are in full bloom. There is Guanyin in the north and Baihe in the south, both places are good for viewing the beautiful lotus flowers. After the lotus flowers bloom, when the weather turns cooler and autumn comes, people start harvesting lotus roots in the lotus fields. The surface of normally harvested lotus roots is often covered with mud and sand and feels rough. Because lotus roots are easily discolored when exposed to the air, the mud on the lotus roots can prevent damage to the lotus root skin, resist oxidation in the air, and improve freshness.

But many consumers do not understand and like to buy clean and white lotus roots. Therefore, in order to make the lotus roots whiter and easier to sell, merchants will process the lotus roots again after harvesting, thus the so-called "bleached lotus roots" appeared. We already know that when buying lotus roots in the market, we should avoid buying processed "bleached lotus roots". We can judge by smell and color when purchasing and selecting. Next time you see a lotus root with soil on it, don't think it is dirty! After rinsing and cleaning it at home, its true and natural appearance will be revealed. As the autumn wind blows, is it time to buy a lotus root for nourishment?

Lotus root and pork ribs soup. (Photo provided by Trend Culture)

Lotus root and pork ribs soup

Xinni serves up what famous doctors eat!

Food & Ingredients

2 lotus roots, half a pound (300g) of small ribs, 1 scallion (optional), 1000cc of water, half a cup of ergot, 1 corn, some red dates, some wolfberries, 1/2 spoon of salt, 1/4 spoon of pepper, 1/2 spoon of rice wine.

practice

1. Wash the pork ribs, put them in cold water, bring the water to boiling, remove the foam, rinse and set aside.

2. Wash, peel and slice the lotus root, put it in water to avoid oxidation, and set aside.

3. Wash the corn, cut into sections and set aside.

4. Wash ergot, red dates and wolfberries and set aside.

5. Take a soup pot, add 1000cc of water and bring to a boil, then put in the spareribs, corn, lotus root, ergot and a little rice wine. After stewing for 40 minutes, check whether the spareribs are soft.

6. Add red dates and wolfberries, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, add salt and pepper to season, turn off the heat and serve.

Afterword

Lotus root is the same as yam. After being cut, it will produce sticky mucus, which means it is also a great product for nourishing the stomach. When I didn’t know lotus root before, I thought it looked so scary after cutting it open! I threw it away immediately. Later, after I learned about the benefits of lotus root and its health benefits, I often use lotus root to cook pork ribs soup or chicken soup at home. I feel that my body is warmed up after drinking it! It’s a great ingredient.

Glutinous rice lotus root with rock sugar. (Photo provided by Trend Culture)

Rock Sugar Glutinous Rice Lotus Root

Xinni serves up what famous doctors eat!

Food & Ingredients

2 lotus roots, half a pound of round glutinous rice, 400g of rock sugar, and 1500cc of cold boiled water.

practice

1. Wash the lotus root and set aside.

2. Soak glutinous rice in water for 3 hours and wash it for later use.

3. Take out the lotus root and cut it 3 cm from the top. Then fill the drained glutinous rice into the holes in the lotus root until it is 80% full.

4. After covering the lotus root, insert a toothpick diagonally into the lotus root to secure it.

5. Add about 1500cc of cold water to the pot, enough to cover the lotus root, add rock sugar and lotus root, and simmer for about 3 hours until the glutinous rice is cooked.

1. After 3 hours, you can use chopsticks to check whether the lotus root is soft. If it is already soft, take out the lotus root, let it cool, slice it and serve it on a plate.

7. The remaining rock sugar juice can be boiled over high heat until thick, then poured over the dish.

Afterword

When you go to a Zhejiang restaurant, you will always see the cold dish of lotus root in rock sugar. Its sweet taste and soft texture are really delicious! Especially since it contains glutinous rice, which tastes soft and sticky, I decided to learn how to make this dessert! One time when my mother came to Taipei for a visit, I made some candied lotus root for her to try. She liked it as much as I did, and asked me to make more so that she could take it back for her aunt. This is really a dessert that nourishes the stomach and replenishes the body.

This article comes from Trend Culture's "Eat Thousands of Different Things: What Famous Doctors Eat and What You Should Know about the "Disease Prevention Diet" from the Beginning! 》