The following article comes from Jen Reviews a great website created and owned by Jess Miller*, a well-known blogger from New Zealand. Although based on the other side of the globe, Jess was able to discover my website thanks to our shared passion for healthy food and for mushrooms! Her website is also a great source for finding the best products for you and your family.
*Jess Miller, a Registered Dietician who lives in New Zealand, is passionate about holistic health, yoga, meditation, nutrition, and exercise. She writes regularly on health related topics for blogs, including MindBodyGreen and the Huffington Post. (check her site)
Here are the bullet points from Jen’s article about Mushrooms
15 Health Benefits of Mushrooms
1. Mushrooms can help in the fight against cancer
2. Mushrooms can help prevent and control diabetes
3. Mushrooms are effective in the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases
4. Mushrooms can boost immunity
5. Mushrooms can help with weight management
6. Mushrooms can boost energy levels, reduce stress, and improve brain function
7. Mushrooms possess antiviral , antibiotic, antifungal and antibacterial activities
8. Mushrooms can help in the treatment and control of gastric and liver injuries
9. Mushrooms can aid in treating vitamin D deficiency
10. Mushrooms can be effective in promoting oral health
11. Mushrooms can protect against aging, and age-related degenerative diseases
12. Mushrooms can help prevent or control allergies
13. Mushrooms possess anti-inflammatory properties
14. Mushrooms are good for the hair and skin
15. Mushrooms are a source of copper
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some of my recipes with mushrooms:
Pasta Gratin with Mushrooms and Bechamel
Potato-Shitaki Gratin with Mozzarella and Smoked Scamorza