Can babies eat lotus root?

The baby has just come into this world from the mother's body, and the organs of the body are not yet fully developed, especially the digestive organs are still very fragile. Therefore, parents should be extra careful when choosing food for their children to avoid using foods that are harmful to the child's stomach. Beef is also a common food in our lives, which can nourish the stomach and strengthen the spleen. So can babies eat lotus root?

1. How old can babies eat lotus root?

Generally, babies aged 6 months can eat lotus root powder in moderation, and babies aged one and a half years can eat lotus root in moderation. Lotus root contains mucus protein, dietary fiber, and tannins, which have certain effects on strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and can increase appetite, promote digestion, and stimulate the appetite. However, since lotus root is cold in nature, it should be consumed in appropriate amounts when given to babies.

2. Benefits of eating lotus root for babies

1. Lotus root contains mucus protein, dietary fiber, and tannins, which have certain effects on strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and can increase appetite, promote digestion, and stimulate the appetite. However, since lotus root is cold in nature, it should be consumed in appropriate amounts when given to babies.

2. Fresh lotus root is crisp, tender and juicy, rich in sweetness and easy to digest. The effects of eating lotus root raw or cooked are different. Raw lotus root contains 20% carbohydrates and rich calcium, phosphorus, iron and various vitamins, especially vitamin C and cellulose. Eating it raw has a refreshing effect, which is especially suitable for babies with internal heat, and has a unique effect in preventing and treating body dryness.

3. The medicinal properties of cooked lotus root change from cool to warm. It no longer has the function of dispersing blood stasis and clearing away heat, but becomes beneficial to the stomach and spleen, nourishing blood and replenishing deficiency. It is especially suitable for babies with weak spleen and stomach after illness.

4. Lotus root has high nutritional value and is rich in trace elements such as iron and calcium. It is also rich in plant protein, vitamins and starch. It has obvious effects of replenishing qi and blood and enhancing human immunity. Babies can eat it to strengthen their physique and improve their immunity.

3. The effects of raw and cooked lotus root

1. Eat fresh lotus root raw: It is sweet and cold in nature, can clear away heat and relieve restlessness, quench thirst and stop vomiting, and disperse blood stasis; if you squeeze the fresh lotus root to extract juice, its effect will be even better. Suitable for people with dry mouth and hot temper.

2. Cooked lotus root: sweet and warm in nature, it can strengthen the spleen and appetite, moisten the intestines and stop diarrhea, and replenish blood and nourish the heart. Suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, and insufficient qi and blood.