Lotus root is the top health food recommendation for the approaching Lesser Heat.

Introduction: The minor heat (Xiao Shu) of the 24 solar terms is approaching. After the minor heat solar term, the hot weather will become more prominent. The human body sweats a lot and consumes a lot of energy, and it is easy to experience mental fatigue and loss of appetite. At this time, it is recommended to remove heat, relieve summer heat, nourish the spleen and strengthen the stomach. The recommended ingredient is lotus root.

Recipe: Lotus Root and Pig's Trotter Soup

Ingredients: 640g lotus root, 240g pig's trotter, 20g Codonopsis root, 50g dried red dates, 5g dried tangerine peel, and an appropriate amount of salt.

Method:

1. Wash the lotus root with water and peel it;

2. Wash the Codonopsis root, dried tangerine peel, and pig's trotter meat with water;

3. Wash the red dates with water and remove the pits;

4. Place the Codonopsis root, lotus root, red dates, dried tangerine peel, and pig's trotter meat into a pot of boiling water, and simmer over medium heat for 3 hours;

5. Season with fine salt and it is ready to serve.

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God of Cuisine's Nutritional Analysis:

Lotus root is slightly sweet and crisp, making it very suitable for summer consumption. It can be eaten raw or cooked, and its medicinal value is quite high. Raw lotus root is cold in nature and has the effect of clearing heat and cooling blood, and can be used to treat heat-related diseases. Cooked lotus root is warm in nature and sweet in taste; it has the effects of benefiting the stomach and strengthening the spleen, nourishing blood and tonifying, promoting muscle growth, and stopping diarrhea. Lotus root emits a unique fragrance and also contains tannins, which have a certain effect of strengthening the spleen to stop diarrhea, can increase appetite, promote digestion, and whet the appetite. In addition, lotus root is rich in vitamin C and minerals, which can prevent rough skin and keep the skin shiny. In this soup, the lotus root is boiled to take advantage of the effect of cooked lotus root in strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach.

Codonopsis root tonifies the middle energizer, replenishes qi, and strengthens the spleen and stomach. The "Ben Cong Xin" records: "Tonifies the middle energizer, replenishes qi, harmonizes the spleen and stomach, eliminates vexation and thirst. For weakness of the middle qi, it is used for regulation and supplementation, and is very mild and appropriate." In addition, Codonopsis root also has effects on intelligence enhancement, sedation, and health preservation. Red dates nourish the blood and calm the mind. Dried tangerine peel has the effects of drying dampness to resolve phlegm, promoting qi circulation, and strengthening the spleen.

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Pig's trotter contains relatively high amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, and also contains beneficial components such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and vitamins A, D, E, and K. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pig's trotter is neutral in nature and sweet and salty in taste. It has the functions of tonifying weakness, replenishing kidney essence, and strengthening the knees. Pig's trotter has good anti-aging and nourishing effects and is a better nutritional product.

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