Mushrooms have been consumed for thousands of years as a part of the daily menu. Mushrooms are included in the menu to reduce the intake of animal protein considered as a cause of coronary heart problems and stroke.
In the first, on the market, you only knew straw mushrooms and champignons in cans. Now, a variety of mushrooms can be found, starting from oyster mushrooms with white and large umbrellas, brown portobellos, fresh or dried shiitake, sprout-like enokis, and many other types.
Mushroom ain't only as a side dish but also a drug. The reason is because the mushroom is rich in nutrients and phytochemicals.
In addition to be a source of vegetable protein, mushrooms contain low calorie. The fat is unsaturated many doctors recommend to consume as a prevention of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Mushrooms are also rich in vitamin B complex, especially riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid. Minerals in mushrooms, such as potassium, copper, and selenium, are quite reliable. So is the fiber.
It's known, mushrooms contain polyphenols which have potent antioxidant properties, also beta-glucans.
Mushrooms have a number of guidelines that can have a positive impact on heart health, starting from copper to unsaturated fatty acids. Niacin and eritadenine can keep cholesterol in the body to avoid coronary heart problems.
High potassium in mushrooms can cast out sodium of the body, thus keeping blood pressure. The unsaturated fatty acids also have a positive effect on blood vessels.
High fiber makes defecation smooth. Mushrooms also contain niacin that makes the digestive system healthy, so digestion becomes smooth.
Mushrooms have active compounds as polysaccharides, especially beta-glucans, that breast and prostate tumors can be inhibited the growth. Selenium also helps to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Shiitake has antiviral properties due to lentinan that can increase endurance. That's why, when you're with the flu, you're often served dishes containing shiitake.
In the world, there're many types of mushrooms. Roughly, only one third is safe to eat. When you're hiking then seeing mushrooms, you mustn't pick them. You might actually be poisoning.
Some types of mushrooms, especially high in water, can't be retained, even one day. Therefore, buy mushrooms to cook on the same day. When you wanna keep them, wash the mushrooms to clean. Drain until they're completely dry, then store in the refrigerator. This is to avoid mushrooms discolored.
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