Lotus seeds can be eaten when you have a cold. Lotus seeds have a calming effect on the mind and can be used as an aid for people who have a cold. Lotus seeds also belong to the category of coarse grains and can be used to supplement vitamins and nutrients, which is also beneficial for recovery from illness. Lotus seeds are a food of medicinal origin and can be used in Chinese medicine in addition to food. Patients with colds can eat lotus seeds in soups, stir-fries, or sugar water, and can also be used with Chinese herbs. In addition to lotus seeds, you can also eat Chuanbei, loquat and almond.