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Benefits of Mushroom: Mushroom It is a food item which has no shortage of nutrients. The vitamins and minerals present in it make the diet balanced. A recent report says that it also helps in fighting heart related diseases, cancer and dementia. According to new research, eating just 5 small sized mushrooms a day can have many benefits for the body.
Why are mushrooms beneficial?
According to researchers, this is due to 2 main antioxidants – ergothioneine and glutathione. These substances play an important role in neutralizing harmful ‘free radicals’, which cause many serious diseases.
“We found that mushrooms are a great source of these two antioxidants,” said Robert Beelman, director of the Penn State Center for Plant and Mushroom Products for Health in the US.
Mushroom Varieties
There are 14,000 types of mushrooms found around the world, including portobello, enoki, porcini, chanterelle, stinkhorn, puffball, dung canon, hair ice or Hydnellum peckii.
poisonous mushrooms
Some of these are poisonous and their names are equally terrifying. Such as Deadly Dapperling, Destroying Angels, Death Cap and Autumn Skullcap. Some psychedelic mushrooms are so strange that many countries have outlawed them.
However, there are many mushrooms that are rich in nutrients. According to the Mushroom Foundation of India, mushrooms are rich in proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins, low in calories and hence are recommended for heart and diabetic patients.
Protein Powerhouse
Mushrooms are rich in protein compared to grains, fruits and vegetables, as they retain protein even after cooking. Researchers said that since mushrooms are low in calories, high in protein, high in fiber and have a high potassium-sodium ratio, they are ideal for diabetic and high blood pressure patients.
Popular Mushrooms of India The eight most popular mushrooms are
In India. Of these, button mushroom is the most popular. They look small and are the most popular mushrooms grown and eaten around the world. These are rich sources of essential nutrients like vitamins (B vitamins, vitamin D), minerals (selenium, copper, potassium) and antioxidants.
Oyster mushroom is known for its velvety texture. One cup of raw, chopped oyster mushrooms contains only 28 calories. It is low in fat, cholesterol and sodium and high in nutrients such as niacin, folic acid, vitamins C and B12 and the amino acid ergothioneine.
Other varieties found in India are Shiitake Mushroom, Cordyceps Mushroom, Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Reishi Mushroom, Turkey Tail Mushroom and Chaga Mushroom.