Patients with cerebral infarction can eat lotus root, which is a relatively nutritious vegetable rich in water, protein, fat and carbohydrates. The root also contains crude fiber as well as trace elements such as calcium and phosphorus. Patients with cerebral infarction can eat lotus root to replenish trace elements and also to clear heat, detoxify and cool the blood, as well as laxative effects. For patients with cerebral infarction, most of which is caused by atherosclerosis, eating lotus root can replenish trace elements, as well as vitamin C and vitamin E. Vitamin C is good for reducing serum homocysteine, and vitamin E can fight against atherosclerosis of blood vessels, so patients with cerebral infarction can eat lotus root. However, the lotus root is cold, so if the gastrointestinal tract function of brain infarction patients is poor, it is recommended to eat lotus root in moderation to avoid diarrhea and so on. For lotus root can be cold, or fried can be.