Lotus seeds are rich in amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. They have a sweet taste and excellent nourishing effects, which makes them popular among many people. So, can diabetes patients eat lotus seeds? What should diabetes patients pay attention to when eating lotus seeds?
Can diabetes patients eat lotus seeds?
They can eat lotus seeds in moderation.
Lotus seeds have a neutral nature and a sweet and astringent taste. They contain abundant nutrients and have extensive medicinal effects. They can nourish the kidneys, strengthen essence, nourish the heart, calm the mind, invigorate the spleen, and stop diarrhea. They are suitable for those with loose stools, diarrhea, spermatorrhea, insomnia, and palpitations. Lotus seeds contain a lot of starch, so diabetes patients can eat them, but the amount should be controlled, and blood sugar monitoring should be done.
Can diabetes patients eat lotus seeds for a long time?
It is not recommended to eat them for a long time.
Lotus seeds contain various effective ingredients and are commonly used to treat symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia due to kidney deficiency, and chronic diarrhea due to spleen deficiency. Diabetes patients can eat lotus seeds in moderation, which can soften blood vessels, regulate endocrine function, and lower blood pressure. However, lotus seeds contain a lot of starch, and long-term consumption in large quantities can affect blood sugar levels. It is recommended to consume them in small quantities for a short period of time.
How to eat lotus seeds for diabetes patients?
Lotus Seed and Chinese Yam Porridge
Ingredients
10g lotus seeds, 15g Chinese yam, 30g glutinous rice, 10g coix seed.
Instructions
1. Wash the lotus seeds, Chinese yam, glutinous rice, and coix seed thoroughly. Remove the core of the lotus seeds.
2. Take a clay pot and put in the lotus seeds, Chinese yam, glutinous rice, and coix seed. Cook for 1.5 hours.
3. Serve the porridge in a bowl when it thickens.
Lotus Seed and Pueraria Root White Rice Porridge
Ingredients
10g lotus seeds, 25g pueraria root, 80g rice.
Instructions
1. Clean the lotus seeds and pueraria root.
2. Rinse the rice and put it in a pot.
3. Cook the rice as porridge, add the pueraria root, and cook until the rice is soft.
Lotus Seed and Bitter Gourd Porridge
Ingredients
15g lotus seeds, 150g bitter gourd, 50g rice.
Instructions
1. Wash the bitter gourd, remove the stem and seeds, and slice it.
2. Rinse the rice and cook it with water to make porridge.
3. Add the bitter gourd slices and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
Can diabetes patients eat fresh lotus seeds?
It is recommended to eat them in moderation.
Fresh lotus seeds have a refreshing and delicious taste and have the effects of clearing heat, relieving restlessness, invigorating the spleen, and stopping diarrhea. However, fresh lotus seeds contain a certain amount of sugar. It is advisable for diabetes patients to eat them in moderation. If you really want to eat lotus seeds, you can reduce the amount of staple food accordingly.
Precautions for diabetes patients eating lotus seeds
1. Do not eat them excessively.
Lotus seeds contain a lot of starch and some sugar. Excessive consumption may cause an increase in blood sugar levels.
2. Not suitable for those with constipation.
Lotus seeds have astringent and contracting effects. Eating them may worsen constipation.
3. Not suitable for those with poor digestion.
Lotus seeds are nutritious and delicious, but they are difficult to digest. Those with poor digestion should not eat them excessively to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.
