Lotus Root And Health Benefits

The lotus root is the under-water edible root or rhizome of the lotus plant. The root grows underwater in mud. It is crunchy, sweet and has a delicate flavour. It is used commonly in Chinese and Japanese cuisines, mostly in a soup.

It has lots of phyto-nutrients (or plant nutrients) minerals and vitamins.

It is a good source of fibers.

It helps to reduce cholesterol, blood sugar levels, body weight and prevents constipation.

It is a good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts the immune system and protects the body from viral infection. Vitamin C helps to heal body wound and remove cancer causing free radicals from the body.

It has a fair amount of vitamin B complex which helps to stabilize the nervous system, prevents headache and tension. Vitamin B also helps to prevent heart attack.

It has a healthy amount of minerals like iron, copper, zinc, magnesium and manganese. The minerals helps in the production red blood cells.

The crunchy, sweet yet delicate flavour of root lotus is because of its optimum electrolyte balance. It composes agreeable ratio of sodium to potassium at the value of 1:4. While sodium gives the sweet taste to the root, potassium acts to counter the negative effects of sodium by regulating heart rate and blood pressure.

Lotus root is known for treating respiratory problems. It helps to dry up mucous and stop the cough.

A short video on lotus root soup with peanuts, wolf berry and dates.



Another video on pan fry lotus root stuffed with mince pork