Can lotus seeds be eaten? Are there any benefits to eating lotus seeds?

1. Can lotus seeds be eaten?

Fruit will grow in the center of the lotus, which is the lotus pod. There are many small holes in the lotus pod, and lotus seeds are hidden inside. The lotus seeds grown in the lotus flowers are edible and are non-toxic. Eating some of them will not do any harm to your body. When purchasing and selecting lotus seeds, try to choose those with relatively complete grains, uniform size and fullness, a natural ivory yellow color on the outside, and a slightly fragrant smell. Avoid inferior lotus seeds.

After washing and processing the fresh lotus seeds, you can eat them directly. If you can’t finish them at the time, you can put them in the refrigerator and keep them for about 2-3 days. There are many ways to eat lotus seeds, and you can prepare them according to your own preferences. It is best to pull out the lotus seed core before eating, and be careful not to eat too much.

2. Are there any benefits?

1. Strengthen the heart and calm the mind: Lotus seeds have the effect of strengthening the heart and calming the mind, nourishing the heart and calming the mind, relieving restlessness and helping sleep.

2. Nourishing and replenishing deficiency: It can nourish the body, benefit the kidney and astringe the essence, replenish the body's yin deficiency, and has the effect of stopping bleeding and astringing the essence. It is good for the body and you can eat some if the symptoms are right.

3. Clear away heat and reduce fire: Lotus seeds can also clear away heat and reduce fire, clear heart fire, eliminate some irritability, reduce the fire in the body, and regulate the body's balance.