The effects and benefits of eating lotus seeds raw

Every year in late summer and early autumn, lotus pods mature in large quantities. When people collect fresh lotus pods and peel off their skin, they can see the ripe and plump lotus seeds inside. These fresh lotus seeds can be eaten raw after removing the surface skin. They have a natural fragrance and taste sweet, but the green lotus core in the middle of the lotus seeds tastes a bit bitter.

The effects and benefits of eating lotus seeds raw

1. Promote tooth and bone development

Teeth and bones are the most important parts of the human body. If they are poorly developed, it will affect people's normal life. In order for gums and bones to develop normally, they must absorb rich trace elements phosphorus and calcium. Fresh lotus seeds are rich in phosphorus and calcium. Eating lotus seeds raw can absorb and utilize them, which can strengthen teeth and promote bone development.

2. Prevent sub-health

As human living standards improve, the pace of life is getting faster and faster, and more and more people are suffering from sub-health. In fact, sub-health is the physical discomfort caused by the accumulation of a large amount of acidic components in the body, which leads to an imbalance of acid-base in the body. At this time, people can eat some raw lotus seeds, which contain a large amount of alkaline components, which can promote the metabolism of acidic substances in the body and maintain the acid-base balance of the human body. Regular consumption will slowly eliminate the sub-health state of humans.

3. Prevention and treatment of anemia

Although the living standards of human beings have improved a lot since entering modern society, and food and clothing are no longer a problem, many people still suffer from anemia, which is related to their personal constitution and their usual eating habits. To prevent anemia, humans must absorb sufficient trace element iron, and lotus seeds can meet the body's need for iron when eaten raw, and can also allow the body to absorb rich phosphorus, which is also very beneficial for enhancing the body's hematopoietic ability and preventing anemia.

4. Nourish your body

Fresh lotus seeds taste sweet when eaten raw. This is because lotus seeds contain a large amount of cottonseed sugar, which is a natural tonic that can not only relieve physical weakness but also replenish energy for the human body. It is most suitable for people with weak constitution or frequent fatigue. Fresh lotus seeds also contain a large amount of liensinine, which can calm sexual desire and regulate endocrine. Eating it can prevent nocturnal emission in teenagers.