Lotus seeds are not just ingredients, they are also a type of traditional Chinese medicine. They have various health benefits, such as strengthening the heart, calming the mind, nourishing the body, and stopping seminal emissions. When consumed, they are nutritionally valuable, containing a large amount of protein, fats, and other nutrients. Lotus seed and white fungus soup is a popular dessert loved by many. It has a soft and smooth texture, with a refreshing taste that is very enticing. In this article, I will introduce the beauty and skincare benefits of lotus seed and white fungus soup!
【Name】
Lotus seed and white fungus soup
【Ingredients】
Lotus seeds, white fungus, rock sugar, red dates
【Instructions】
1. Soak the lotus seeds and white fungus in warm water for 20 minutes.
2. After softening, remove the yellow stem of the white fungus and the core of the lotus seeds. If you have good skills, it's better not to break the lotus seeds into halves, as it looks more aesthetically pleasing.
3. Put the white fungus, lotus seeds, and red dates into a slow cooker, add enough water to cover the white fungus. Add just enough water to leave some room for evaporation, but not too much. Do not add rock sugar at this point.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then switch to low heat and simmer for 3-4 hours.
5. Add rock sugar to taste.
6. Continue to simmer for another 3-4 hours, because it's a "slow" cooker after all.
【Nutritional Value】
1. Memory Enhancement
Lotus seed and white fungus soup has a nourishing effect on the human brain. The various amino acids and minerals it contains can directly affect the brain, promoting the regeneration of brain cells. It also helps regulate the nervous system. Regular consumption can improve memory and enhance mental alertness.
2. Lung Nourishment
Lotus seed and white fungus soup is a special dish that nourishes the lungs. It has a mild nature and can nourish lung qi while clearing heat toxins from the body. It has a good preventive effect on respiratory diseases such as lung heat, coughs, and bronchitis. Additionally, lotus seed and white fungus soup can also promote intestinal detoxification and relieve constipation.
3. Beauty and Skincare
The beauty and skincare benefits of lotus seed and white fungus soup are significant. It contains natural polysaccharides and collagen, which can directly affect the skin, fading dark spots and reducing the formation of wrinkles. Additionally, lotus seed and white fungus soup can promote the elimination of various toxins from the body, providing excellent beauty benefits when consumed regularly.
【Precautions】
Lotus seeds are cold in nature but non-toxic. They can clear heat and lower body temperature, so people with weak spleen and stomach should not consume lotus seeds.
2. Indigestion
Lotus seeds are nutritious and delicious, but they are not easily digested. Therefore, people with indigestion should not consume a large amount of lotus seeds to avoid discomfort.
3. Dry stool
Although lotus seeds are cold in nature, they are not easily digestible. Eating too many lotus seeds can aggravate dry stool conditions, so it is not advisable for people with dry stool to consume a lot of lotus seeds.
4. Cold patients
The active ingredients in lotus seeds can worsen the symptoms of a cold, so people with a cold should not eat lotus seeds.
