Tag: Mushroom

Mushrooms are a good source of nutrients including vitamin D, especially if they’re exposed to UV light to enhance the D content. But the missing piece of the puzzle is that they only contain vitamin D2, a less potent form of vitamin D compared to the vitamin D3 your body produces when exposed to sunlight. Research has found that D3 can raise your D levels twice or thrice the amount D2 does. Try seafood or dairy instead.

If you think that having a big bowl of superfoods is going to instantly boost your health, you are thoroughly mistaken. Superfoods can work wonders...

It is amazing that reishi mushrooms have started coming into the limelight only recently, even though they have been around since the last 2000...

Mushrooms are a part of most popular foods. Recent research by the Pennsylvania State University found that they might fight the signs of aging. This is because mushrooms are rich in two important antioxidants, namely glutathione and ergothioneine. The former prevents skin aging and inflammatory diseases, while the latter detoxifies the body and prevents neurogenerative diseases. Together, the two antioxidants prevent cancer, coronary heart disease and Alzheimer's. Porcini mushrooms have the highest antioxidant content.

Recent studies on edible mushrooms have shown that they are rich in vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and are a good source of dietary fiber. It contains amino acids that are usually found in animal proteins, making them a healthy choice for vegans and vegetarians. Some mushrooms contain substances that help in losing weight and in preventing weight gain. Including mushrooms in your breakfast can keep you full longer and prevent intermittent hunger.

Have you ever wondered how the shape of a produce can benefit a body part that looks similar to it? If they have still gone...

Mushrooms are a favorite of many. There are so many varieties of them present, such as button, shiitake, oyster, portobello, black, etc, and adding...

What you eat for breakfast plays a role in your skin health. For a glowing, wrinkle-free skin, go for breakfast combinations that are rich in vitamins and minerals. Some good options are oatmeal with banana, kiwi-blueberry smoothie, sweet-potato-pecan pancake, and mushroom omelette. Here's how you can make them and add a glow to your face!

The food you eat plays a huge role in how the rest of your day pans out. If you feel unmotivated and sluggish at...

Cancer and diabetes are two common yet dangerous chronic diseases. To lower your risk, take reishi, a powerful medicinal fungus. Its high level of antioxidants will reduce oxidative stress, stop cancer cell growth, and prevent migration. Reishi also protects the body by boosting the immune system. Worried about diabetes and the complications? Eating reishi controls hyperglycemia, even after a meal.

You have an important event coming up, that you’re feeling a bit nervous about. Or a critical meeting that you’ve been working hard on...

By drinking a cup of chaga tea every day, you can enjoy the various health benefits it has to offer. Chaga mushrooms boost immunity and fight inflammation to keep diseases at bay. They're also great for the heart as they help manage diabetes and lower cholesterol levels. Additionally, chaga also increases physical endurance and boosts brain function.

A vegan diet is a huge dietary transformation that can be rewarding if done right. Cream and cheese are the hardest to substitute, but a clever use of cauliflower and cashews and firming ingredients like agar can solve the problem. Plant-based milk varieties are mainstream enough. Those with nut allergies can use rice milk instead. Flaxseeds contain omega 3 fats and protein can be substituted with tofu, tempeh, seitan, or Shiitake mushrooms.

Whenever we hear a food benefiting our health, we immediately want to dive into it. If you think that more is better, you are absolutely...

Chaga is also known as birch fungus and has a distinct appearance and color. It grows in tundra climate and is especially seen growing on birch trees. It has a high content of antioxidants like betulinic acid and inotodiol that prevent free radical damage to body tissues. It has scientifically proven anti-tumor and immunity boosting properties. It also aids in boosting digestive health.