I am trying to change my eating habits and found that I really like fresh mushrooms. Do they have any extra benefits, or anything bad that I should consider? Also what other fresh vegs are good, especially for weight loss?
2006-06-26 11:54:25 · 3 answers · asked by Drew 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Hi well here are some benefits from the mushrooms,
Then there are the medicinal mushrooms, comprising another 50 species. These nutritional powerhouses have been found to:
Protect heart health
Lower the risk of cancer
Boost immune function
Reduce high cholesterol
Fight off viruses, bacteria and fungi
Reduce inflammation
Combat allergies
Help balance blood sugar levels
Support the body's detoxification mechanisms
Help fight blood clots
Hope this may help you
2006-06-26 12:14:01 · answer #1 · answered by Pedro R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I knew a mushroom once. He was a real fungi.
But you have to watch out with mushrooms because some of them are just rude. I remember this one that always used to get fresh with me...
2006-06-26 19:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by BobRoberts01 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mushrooms are high in protien, and can be used as a meat replacement (i.e. portabellos)
2006-06-27 21:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by nikkithechef 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋