The only time you might consider eating a mushroom is when it is drizzled in gooey mozzarella cheese, and hey that is OK!
We are here to tell you that adding those mushrooms to your pizza is a great health choice. We are also hoping that by the time you are done reading this blog, you are ready to add mushrooms to more of your meals. Mushrooms are full of the good stuff! Nutrient-rich and loaded with antioxidants, the benefits surely continue.
This may come as a shock, but mushrooms are the perfect substitute for red meat. OK, hopefully you are still reading, but seriously! Mushrooms have a meaty texture and add a flavor known as “umami” that mimics the taste of meat. So not only are you eliminating calories, fat, and cholesterol, you are lowering your entire risk for heart disease. That amazing brain of yours? Yup, mushrooms are excellent for it! Mushrooms are rich in polyphenols, an organic compound, which helps to protect the brain from cognitive decline. They also contain antioxidants, ergothioneine and glutathione, that help to prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. These same antioxidants help lower the risk for depressive symptoms, so you might just be looking at a natural anti-depressant here! Since these antioxidants help with lowering psychological stress, the signs of aging are much more decreased keeping you looking young. Mushrooms can provide you with energy, as they are packed with B vitamins.
So, next time you are at the grocery store do not walk past those mushrooms! They are truly a nutrition powerhouse and a perfect addition to many meals. Check out this recipe we found to get your dose of mushrooms in today!
