Mushrooms – who would have thought they´re so nutritious?
They´re not a vegetable, but a type of fungi, which uses enzymes in the part growing underground to digest substances it can use as food (unlike plants that use photosynthesis to make their food).
Animals in the wild feast on mushrooms to get their fill of energy, but if you are not knowledgeable on mushrooms, it´s best to buy yours as many mushrooms are poisonous to humans, and some have psychedelic compounds, which can make you high…
But they´re low on calories, rich in protein and fibre, and they contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, polysaccharides and sterols.
Keep reading to find out how they can help you stay healthy as you grow older…
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Get creative with mushrooms in the kitchen and reap the health benefits…
Anti-ageing:
Mushrooms are rich in selenium, which helps your body make antioxidant enzymes that prevent cell damage.
Boost your immune system:
They are rich in vitamin D and antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation in the body. This in turn helps strengthen the immune system.
Improved energy:
Mushrooms are rich in vitamin B6, which helps your body make red blood cells -which carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells and organs in your body…
Healthy gut:
Mushroom polysaccharides promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut, making them valuable prebiotics…
Healthy prostate:
Studies have shown that men who consume mushrooms on a weekly basis have a lower risk of elevated PSA levels, and prostate cancer…
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More amazing health benefits of adding delicious mushrooms to your meals…
Healthier brain:
Studies have also shown that people who eat mushrooms at least twice a week were at less risk of mild cognitive impairment.
Lower cholesterol:
Mushrooms contain compounds that help reduce the production of cholesterol in the body and block cholesterol from being absorbed. This may help lower the overall amount of cholesterol in your blood.
Weight loss:
Because they´re high in fibre and protein and low in calories, they´re the perfect substitute for meat. A study showed that people who substituted 20% of their meat intake with mushrooms had greater weight loss than those that didn´t.
There is such a variety of mushrooms you can choose from and so many dishes you can make with them, so instead of skipping mushrooms in the veggie section of the supermarket, add at least two servings for the week to your trolley!
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7826851/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684115/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8542389/
https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad180959
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25124478/
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