Can I eat lotus seeds during confinement?

Mothers will encounter more temptations during the confinement period, because women in this period are forbidden to eat a lot of foods, including their favorite foods. Therefore, under this long-term repression, it is easy for mothers to not be able to resist the temptation of delicious food. For example, durian is a fruit with a unique flavor, but can you eat lotus seeds during the confinement period? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

Postpartum women can eat lotus seeds. Lotus seeds are good at replenishing the deficiencies of the five internal organs, promoting the flow of Qi and blood in the twelve meridians, and keeping Qi and blood flowing smoothly without rotting. The bioalkaloids contained in lotus seed core have significant cardiotonic effects, and lotus core alkaloids have strong anti-calcium and anti-arrhythmic effects. In addition, the cottonseed sugar contained in lotus seeds is a tonic suitable for all ages. It is a common nutritional supplement for those who are chronically ill, postpartum or elderly with physical weakness. Eating lotus seeds can help postpartum women recover. It has a therapeutic effect if the mother suffers from indigestion, spleen deficiency diarrhea, dripping lochia, excessive vaginal discharge, insomnia, dreaminess, irritability and frequent urination.

Postpartum women are deficient in qi and blood, so they should eat more warming foods and less cold and raw foods to help restore qi and blood. Uncooked food is often difficult to digest, which is a burden for mothers with poor spleen and stomach function (especially those within 7 to 10 days after delivery) and may cause digestive dysfunction. Therefore, you can eat lotus seeds after giving birth, which can relieve heat, nourish the heart and relieve worries. Lotus seeds can remove heart heat, nourish heart qi, relieve restlessness and aid sleep. Eating it after childbirth can improve the mother's sleep, and adequate sleep is the guarantee for the mother's body to recover as soon as possible.

Lotus seed belly soup recipe introduction:

Main ingredients: 150g washed pork belly and 30g cored lotus seeds.

Seasoning: 5g rice wine, 3g each of onion and ginger, 2g fine salt, and 1g MSG.

How to make lotus seed belly soup:

1. Add appropriate amount of water to the lotus seeds and steam until crispy.

2. Slice the pork belly, add ginger, wine and water and boil, skim off the foam, then simmer over low heat until crispy, add lotus seeds (lotus juice), season and sprinkle with chopped green onions.