Can pregnant women eat lotus root?

The dietary issues of pregnant women cannot be ignored, because only a healthy and scientific diet is more conducive to the growth of the fetus. Pregnant women can eat lotus root, which is rich in carbohydrates, vitamin C, and some calcium, phosphorus, iron and other elements, which are beneficial to the health of pregnant women and fetuses.

1. You can eat lotus root in the early stages of pregnancy. Lotus root is rich in carbohydrates, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients. Lotus root is a traditional hemostatic medicine with hemostatic and antidiarrheal effects, and is beneficial for preserving the fetus and preventing miscarriage.

2. Lotus root is cold in nature and eating it raw can clear away heat and moisten the lungs. It can be served cold, or you can squeeze the fresh lotus root juice and mix it with fresh pear juice, sugarcane juice, etc. to drink. It can treat symptoms such as thirst and anxiety, and it is also effective in relieving acne symptoms. When eating it raw, wash and peel the lotus root, blanch it in boiling water, and then cut it into thin slices. It should be noted that people with spleen deficiency, cold stomach and prone to diarrhea should not eat raw lotus root.

3. After being cooked, the nature of lotus root changes from cold to warm, which can strengthen the spleen and appetite, stop diarrhea and consolidate semen. In addition, people who often use their brains can eat more lotus roots, which can nourish the blood and marrow, calm the nerves and strengthen the brain; women can eat lotus roots to regulate blood, replenish blood, and adjust complexion. Lotus root can be made into fresh lotus root stewed with pork ribs, lotus root shreds with shrimp and fish, lotus root shreds with fish flavor, lotus root with glutinous rice, and it can also be made into lotus root meatballs, lotus root meat dumplings, lotus root porridge, etc.

4. Things to note when eating lotus root

1. People with weak spleen and cold stomach, or those who are prone to diarrhea should not eat raw lotus root. Raw lotus root is cold in nature, and it is difficult to digest when eaten raw or served cold, which is detrimental to the spleen and stomach. Therefore, it is better to eat cooked lotus root.

2. Lotus roots that are black or have a strange smell should not be eaten. You should choose lotus roots with yellow-brown skin and thick and white flesh. Pay attention to making sure they are not damaged, rotten, or rusted, and are not broken, shrunken, or discolored.

3. It is best not to eat lotus root raw. Some lotus roots are infested with ginger worms, which can easily cause ginger worm disease. If people eat raw lotus root with metacercariae, the metacercariae will develop into adults in the small intestine. The adult worms attach to the intestinal mucosa and cause intestinal damage and ulcers, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, and indigestion. Children may also experience symptoms such as facial edema, developmental delay, and intellectual impairment.