Miracles hidden in lotus seeds
Lotus seeds as snacks in popular in
Vietnam. Fresh seeds will come during the summer season. The fresh one to peel and
eat, dry one for cooking.
Two types of dried lotus seeds can be found
commercially: brown peel and white.
White
lotus seeds are de-shelled and de-membraned. The bitter-tasting germ of the
seed is also removed at the time of harvest using a hollow needle, though some
may still remain in the seed due to production oversight.
Brown peel lotus seeds are brown because
the ripened seed has adhered to its membrane. These seeds are usually cracked
in half to remove the germ since the seeds are hard enough to make the
germs' removal by needle difficult.
Fresh lotus seeds are
sold in the seed heads of the plant and eaten by breaking the individual seeds
out of the cone-shaped head. The soft rubbery shell that surrounds each seed should
be removed before consuming it.
Valuable nutrients from lotus seeds
Encapsulated in a tiny lotus seed are tremendous precious nutrients. Lotus
seeds provide energy and important essential nutrients such as starch, protein,
fat, vitamins and minerals like vitamin B2 (riboflavin), sodium, potassium,
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus ... and do not contain cholesterol.
- Lotus seeds provide a lot
of energy
About every 100 grams of
fresh lotus seed has about 89 calories; but when nuts are dry, there are 372
calories. The energy that lotus seeds provide, mainly from the carbohydrate
source and protein inside the seeds are as strong as other nuts such as
chestnuts, cashews, walnuts.
- Lotus seeds help fight
aging
The nutrients found in
lotus seeds will begin to rejuvenate your skin cells because they contain many
vitamins and are rich in enzymes that promote the recovery of the missing
protein, especially collagen.
- Lotus seeds are good for
oral health
Root bleeding, mouth
ulcers and mouth ulcers are one of the most common oral problems.
The ingredients in lotus
seeds contain natural anti-inflammatory properties like kaempferol and
flavonoids that will limit this condition and soothe the condition.
- Lotus seeds help treat
headaches
Lotus seeds contain a lot
of carbohydrates and protein, as well as vitamins of group B and group C, eating
lotus seeds also have a good effect on treating headaches, especially migraines.
- Lotus seeds promote the
the health of the elderly and postpartum women
Due to the abundant
nutrients and antioxidants packed into lotus seeds, these nuts have the effect
of promoting health.
- Lotus seeds are good for
children
Dishes from lotus seeds have the effect of improving
health. Lotus seeds are rich in calcium, so they are good for babies and
ideal for children instead of candy, snacks or other fast food. Moreover, lotus
seeds help increase appetite and good for your baby's digestion.
The
best way to absorb nutrients from lotus seeds
Similar to the way other
nuts are consumed, lotus seeds can be eaten as a snack, or become a condiment
added to other dishes. These are all ways for us to replenish wonderful
nutrients from lotus seeds.
Eat lotus seeds in
moderation: A standard diet is about 28 grams/day. Although lotus seeds are
not toxic, eating too much will be bad, causing bloating, indigestion, and even
constipation. So you should combine them with just the right amount.
Lotus Seeds Pudding
Snacking on lotus seeds:
Lotus seeds can be made into similar foods to popcorn, so your child will love
this nutritious food. In addition, you can also make other snacks from lotus
seeds like lotus seed jam, lotus seed litchi tea, aloe vera lotus seed tea, or
lotus seed milk.
Fried Rice with Lotus Seeds
Add lotus seeds to many
dishes: To enrich the menu while ensuring the necessary nutrients, you can
prepare a variety of dishes from lotus seeds combined with other foods such as chicken
with bamboo frequency. Chinese medicine lotus, sticky rice with lotus seed,
chicken with lotus seed porridge, young lotus seed porridge, ...
