It's the summer in Vietnam and many fruits and vegetables are coming into season. One seasonal thing that is now ready to eat is Lotus.
These are the seed pods of the lotus flower. Some of you may have tried lotus tea before but have you eaten lotus before? Please let me know in the comments below.
So how do you get the seeds out?
You tear the pod in half.
Then, you push the seed up and pop it through the pod.
After that, you take off the green skin until it is all white.
Then you pop it into your mouth and chew it until it's gone.
Why do people eat lotus? you may ask. the help you sleep when it is very hot outside. They are a mild sedative and help keep you calm and relaxed.
You can read more about the health benefits of eating lotus here.
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/herbs/lotus-seed.ht
You can also cook lotus seeds or use them in desserts, here are some recipes you may want to try.
https://www.google.com.vn/search?q=what+are+the+health+benefits+of+eating+lotus+seeds&rlz=1C1PRFC_enVN590VN707&oq=what+are+the+health+benefits+of+eating+lotus+seeds&aqs=chrome..69i57.12030j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=lotus+seed+recipes
Peace and happiness from Vietnam! #whalepower 
