When is it not recommended to eat mushrooms?
There are no interactions between the consumption of edible mushrooms and the intake of drugs or other substances.
There are no interactions between the consumption of edible mushrooms and the intake of drugs or other substances.
Seasonality of mushrooms
Mushrooms are available on the market all year round, also thanks to the numerous varieties available.
Possible benefits and contraindications
Mushrooms promote the proper performance of intestinal Buy shrooms online functions thanks to the contribution of fibers. Furthermore, they are a source of proteins with a high biological value and of linoleic acid, which is an essential fat precursor of molecules involved in the regulation of inflammation, immunity, blood pressure and platelet aggregation.
Among the minerals they contain, some perform an antioxidant function (manganese and selenium), others protect the health of bones and teeth (calcium and phosphorus), others help protect cardiovascular health (potassium, which regulates heart rate and the pressure.
To the action of these elements, is added that of vitamins: vitamins A and C perform an antioxidant action, Vitamin D is important for bone health and Vitamin K is important for good clotting. The B vitamins, on the other hand, guarantee a good functioning of the metabolism.
Digestion of mushrooms can be difficult due to the presence of mycosin.
If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea occur following the consumption of uncontrolled mushrooms, it is essential to go to the emergency room as soon as possible.
Risotto with pumpkin and porcini mushrooms
Peel the pumpkin and cut it into cubes of the size you prefer. Meanwhile, put the porcini mushrooms to defrost (even better if you have them fresh!).
In a deep saucepan, prepare the vegetable broth with onion, celery, carrot, a small potato and a small courgette. Let it go for half an hour until the broth is flavored, season with salt.
In a non-stick pan, cook the porcini mushrooms with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt and a clove of garlic that you will be careful to remove later. When cooked, add chopped fresh parsley and cover with the lid.
In another non-stick pan, prepare the risotto base: put together the chopped onion with the pumpkin pieces and a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil. Cover and cook until the pumpkin is pulped. The pumpkin releases a lot of water so in this step if necessary you need to add a little of the vegetable broth you have prepared, otherwise the water released by the pumpkin itself is enough to allow it to cook.
Once the pumpkin is cooked, which should almost look like a cream, increase the heat and add the rice. Let it heat well and then blend with white wine.
Start cooking the rice by gradually adding the vegetable broth and Buy shrooms online stirring constantly, until the rice is cooked. Season with salt.
At this point, you have two choices: either add the mushrooms and whisk the ingredients together, or, as I did, divide the risotto and add the porcini mushrooms to each dish, and, if you wish, a handful of fresh parsley.