Can lotus be eaten? Can pregnant women eat it?

1. Can I eat it?

Lotus is edible. There are special edible lotus flowers. It is not recommended to eat the lotus flowers you usually see in public places such as parks and streets. They may not be suitable varieties, or they may have been sprayed with pesticides or fertilizers. If you eat them accidentally, it may cause poisoning, physical discomfort, and cause unnecessary trouble. Lotus is rich in nutritional value and can play certain roles. It is good for the human body and can relieve fever and toxins, remove dampness and eliminate wind, promote blood circulation and stop bleeding, and beautify the skin.

2. How to eat

1. Fried: Lotus can not only be eaten, but also eaten in many ways. You can pick the petals and wash them in clean water, add water to flour to make a batter, then coat the lotus with the batter and fry it in oil. After frying, you can take it out and sprinkle it with sugar.

2. Cooking porridge: You can also use lotus to cook porridge. Mix it with glutinous rice and cook it together. The taste is also good.

3. Make flower cakes: Make lotus flowers into fillings, and then use them to make flower cakes. It is quite novel and tastes good.

4. Making pancakes: You can pick the flower buds and use them to make pancakes.

3. Can pregnant women eat it?

Pregnant women can eat lotus in moderation, which can help detoxify and replenish the body's nutrition. It has certain benefits, but it should not be consumed in excess.