How to eat lotus seeds to improve sleep, whether to remove the core, and can you eat ten a day

Lotus seeds, also known as lotus fruit and lotus seed, are the mature seeds of the lotus plant in the water lily family. Because they have the effects of calming the mind and nourishing the heart, and treating palpitations and insomnia, they are widely eaten. At present, many people like to cook them into porridge with jujubes, fox nuts and so on. So how should lotus seeds be eaten to improve sleep? Is it better to remove the core or not? Is it okay to eat 10 a day?

1. How should lotus seeds be eaten to improve sleep?

Ingredients: lotus seeds, fox nuts, glutinous rice

Method: Wash the lotus seeds, fox nuts and glutinous rice, put them in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and cook over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook the lotus seeds and fox nuts until soft, then it is ready to eat.

How to eat: Once a day. Eating it continuously for more than a week can effectively improve sleep quality.

Effects: Regularly eating lotus seed and fox nut porridge can effectively improve sleep, calm the mind and strengthen the spleen. It is very suitable for patients with insomnia and frequent dreams or palpitations.

2. Is it better to remove the core of lotus seeds or not?

Whether it is better to remove the core of lotus seeds or not depends on individual constitution, because from a medical point of view, it is better not to remove the core, since the lotus seed core has the effects of calming the mind and reducing internal heat. Regular consumption can effectively calm the mind and clear the heart, promote fluid production and quench thirst, and reduce lung heat. It is generally also sold in supermarkets, and the price is somewhat expensive, so it is better not to remove the core. However, because the lotus seed core tastes bitter, when cooking porridge or soup, the soup tastes bitter and astringent, so many people like to remove the core. In addition, the lotus seed core is cold in nature, and people with a cold constitution or gastrointestinal discomfort will experience symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating it, so it is best to remove the core when eating.

3. Is it okay to eat 10 lotus seeds a day?

It is okay to eat 10 lotus seeds a day, but if you have constipation, gastrointestinal discomfort or a cold constitution, it is best not to eat them, so as to avoid worsening the condition. In addition, fresh lotus seeds can be eaten in larger amounts, but no more than 2 lotus seed pods. The specific amounts are as follows:

1. How many fresh lotus seeds is it good to eat a day?

Generally, eating about 2 lotus seed pods of fresh lotus seeds a day is about right. Eating too many will cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. In particular, people with a cold constitution or cold stomach who eat relatively old lotus seeds should best remove the lotus seed core, so as to avoid inducing indigestion, gastrointestinal discomfort and other phenomena.

2. How many dried lotus seeds is it good to eat a day?

Generally, eating about 15g of dried lotus seeds a day is good, which is about 10 seeds. Eating too many will cause phenomena such as abdominal bloating and diarrhea. In particular, patients with constipation or gastrointestinal discomfort should best not eat too many, so as to avoid worsening the condition.

4. Can fresh lotus seeds be eaten every day?

Fresh lotus seeds can be eaten every day, but in an appropriate amount. In particular, people with gastrointestinal discomfort or a cold constitution should best keep it within 10, so as to avoid symptoms such as abdominal pain and constipation from eating too many. It is worth noting that patients with a relatively weak stomach and intestines should best not eat them, so as to avoid causing diarrhea.

5. What is the market price of lotus seeds per jin?

Lotus seeds are divided into two types, white lotus seeds and red lotus seeds. Among them, fresh white lotus seeds are generally about 30 yuan per jin, and some are sold by individual size. When the larger individuals are on the market, generally the larger ones are 10 yuan for 3, and if the individuals are smaller, 10 yuan for 4 or 10 yuan for 5. The general market price of fresh red lotus seeds is about 40 yuan per jin. The market price of dried lotus seeds is generally about 30 to 40 yuan per jin. However, due to market and regional issues, market prices will also differ to a certain extent. For example, in Jiangxi, lotus seeds are mostly picked by hand and have good shape and color, so the price is relatively high. Generally, the price of uncored white lotus seeds of ordinary grade is about 55 to 60 yuan per jin, and the market price of cored ones is about 65 to 70 yuan per jin. In Hunan, most are machine processed, so the price is relatively cheaper. Generally, the market price of peeled lotus seeds of ordinary grade is about 30 yuan per jin, and red lotus seeds are about 23 to 25 yuan per jin, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market.