Monday, December 12, 2011

Why Eat Mushrooms . . .


Why Eat Mushrooms . . . 
Mushrooms are fungi.  There are over 38,000 varieties of mushrooms available with only about 3,000 that are edible.
Mushrooms are source of quality protein having essential amino acids and high digestibility.
Mushrooms are the richest source of protein and are suitable for human consumption. They are fleshy fruiting bodies of higher fungi. No cholesterol and low fat so good for Heart.
Low calorific food with no starch, low sugars, so delight  for Diabetics. Also have high Fiber, low sodium n has high potassium. Good source of vitamin B-complex and Vit C; only vegetable source of Vit D. Rich in minerals like copper (cardio-protective) & Selenium (anti-cancer). The mushroom are considered to be healthy. Some consider it a delicacy, others
use it for medicinal purposes.
Why its good for your health . . 
Mushrooms are an excellent source of Potassium.
Mushroom cap provides more potassium than banana or
an orange.
The  mushrooms are low on sodium and fat.
Mushrooms can help you lose weight as mushrooms contain 80%-90% water weight, so they are filling and low in calories. Also, they have low carbohydrate content, so its great for those on a low carb diet.
Mushroom is a vegetable, so all you vegetarians,
eat your mushrooms and stay healthy!
Mushroom is good for health and adds great texture
and flavor to food.

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