Mushrooms, Mushrooms everywhere! Mushrooms have been used as food and
medicines for thousands of years. Many people enjoy eating various types
of mushrooms, in both raw and cooked forms. Most are grown in Chester
County, PA, in the town of Kennett Square and its surrounding area,
which is also known as "The Mushroom Capital of the World". With lots of
health benefits and a variety of ways to prepare them, it is easy to
understand why so many chefs like to incorporate them into their tasty
dishes.
Mushrooms contain between 80 and 90 percent water, are
low in sodium, fat, and calories, are extremely nutrient dense, and are
an excellent addition for people who are weight conscious. In addition,
they contain no gluten, fat, nor cholesterol. They are chock-full of
potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure and incidence of stroke.
In fact, one medium sized portabella mushroom contains more potassium
than a regular sized banana. They are also full of Vitamin B (great for
the nervous and digestive systems), iron (good for Anemia and red blood
cells), copper (helps makes red blood cells), and selenium, (good for
prostate gland function and helps reduce prostate cancer).Psilocybin cubensis
Mushrooms
are the only grown food that contains natural vitamin D, which aids in
bone strengthening. Combined with calcium that is also found in
mushrooms, they can help with joint pain and Osteoporosis. They also
contain Beta-glucans, which help to stimulate the immune system and
increase allergy resistance, and are found in many Shiitake and Oyster
mushrooms. Mushrooms are also well known for containing Ergothioneine, a
powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system. Ergothioneine
is an amino acid that contains sulfur, which many people lack in their
diet. Diabetics have shown improvement eating various types of
mushrooms, because of the natural insulin and enzymes that they contain.
Many species of mushrooms also help diabetics from infections to their
limbs, as they are a natural antibiotic.
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