4. Mushrooms
Mushrooms have scientifically proven as the most densely nutritious and powerful food to enhance the functioning of the immune system, along with regulating its healthy functioning. They are widely considered as the best food to detoxify, for their nutrient composition enhances by everything that’s decaying in their environment.
Research reveals that reishi mushrooms are capable of eliminating the free radicals that cause cancer by an astounding 50%. However, it is important that you don’t limit your diet to the more savoury and exciting varieties of mushrooms. All kinds of mushrooms are brimming with nutrients, and you must pick out all the varieties available at the local farmer’s market or grocery store.
Creminis are brimming with a rich assortment of nutrients, they are incredibly rich in manganese, copper, and vitamins B1 or thiamine, B2 or riboflavin, B3 or niacin, B5 or pantothenic acid and B6, also known as pyridoxine. They also pack up an incredibly high profile of phosphorus, zinc, protein, magnesium, tryptophan, folate, selenium, iron, potassium, dietary fiber, and calcium. And the best part is, you can find these at any and every grocery store.
Research reveals that the daily intake of vitamins B is capable of countless health benefits. For instance, it aids the body in the reduction of cholesterol levels, enhances the energy levels, fights off exhaustion, regulates and normalizes blood sugar levels, strengthens the development of nerve cells, enhances mood, improves the coordination of muscle and nerve functioning, and strengthens the heart.
Selenium, an essential mineral, which is capable of treating fertility in men along with preventing the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Moreover, several researches have highlighted the ability of selenium to promote the repair of damaged DNA, along with preventing the growth of cancer, and influencing the destruction, or apoptosis as it is scientifically termed, of cancer cells.
If you are vegetarian, you are clearly missing out on all the essential and rich animal-based sources of protein, and mushrooms are your best pick to make up for all that protein loss. All varieties of mushrooms have a very delicious and succulent flavour, and you can add them to any and every dish, be it Italian recipes, pizzas, Mediterranean cuisine, eggs, soups, salads, casseroles, gravies, sauces or stews.
If flavour means a great deal to you, we recommend you to pick out protobellos as they are a splendid pick to enjoy with or without meat. They have a rich texture and their size is just ideal to make them the star ingredient of your meal. You can grill them, roast them, make burgers, pastas, salads, or you can even stuff them up with savoury foods.
