A Mushroom a day... Shiitake mushrooms, the delicate ones with the curled caps that go so well in stir-fries also contain anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-tumor properties. They also can help maintain proper liver function and in Chinese medicine they are used for stomach ailments. These mushrooms have also been found to lower cholesterol. Crimini mushrooms (also known as “baby bellas”) might exceed some of the more exotic varieties in their ability to boost immune function. Researchers are discovering that these easy-to-find little mushrooms can fend off inflammation, which is widely recognized as the forerunner to an untold number of diseases. And just one cup of these miraculous fungi will give you over 15 different antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 11:30:00 +0000
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