Thursday, September 19, 2013

Mushrooms: Taste of the Earth from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

 Types Of Mushrooms, The Health Benefits, And Culinary Uses of Mushrooms:

"Healthy, versatile mushrooms are an excellent addition to your plate. Mushrooms impart a fifth taste sense called umami, which is savory. Hearty meat-like mushrooms are an economical and nutritious way to enhance any meal.
Mushrooms are low in calories (one cup of raw sliced mushrooms has about 20 calories) and high in vitamins and minerals. A source of potassium, mushrooms can provide selenium and copper, depending on the variety. They have three B-complex vitamins: riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, which help release energy from the fat, protein and carbohydrates in food.
Mushrooms also can be excellent sources of vitamin D if they have been exposed to ultraviolet light right before or after harvesting. Mushrooms provide plenty of opportunity in the kitchen. This is one vegetable you're better off cooking as it releases more of the nutrients. Try grilling, stir-frying and sauteing to limit fat".Mushrooms


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