Mushrooms can assist in strengthening your bones.
At the supermarket, grab a package marked "UVB". How come? "Mushrooms that are grown outside in UV light (as opposed to those grown in the dark) are a good source buy shrooms online canada of vitamin D," Walsh explains. These UVB-labeled mushrooms have converted a compound called ergosterol directly into vitamin D. This means by eating just 3 ounces of UVB-exposed mushrooms, you've met your daily vitamin D requirement and given your bone health a leg up.
Mushrooms will help give you energy.
Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins: riboflavin [B2], folate [B9], thiamine [B1], pantothenic acid [B5] and niacin [B3]. These help the body utilize energy from the food we consume and produce red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body.
How to Eat More Mushrooms
What are some simple swaps that work more mushrooms into your daily meals? Dulan and Walsh offer the following suggestions:
Chop mushrooms to match the consistency of ground beef and then blend them into the meat you're cooking for lunch or dinner. This is a quick and easy way to incorporate mushrooms into your favorite burgers.
Use a large, flat portobello in place of a burger, or serve it as a low-carb "pizza crust" by topping it with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings (perhaps more mushrooms?).
Cut up a small mushroom and mix it in to omelets, quiches, or scrambled eggs at breakfast or brunch.
Slice some mushroom into your pasta sauce. Mushrooms can also add great flavor and texture to nearly any side dish.
"Mushrooms may be overlooked sometimes due to their lack of vibrant colors like the other veggies out there, but they truly are a nutrition powerhouse, especially in times like these, where immune-boosting nutrients are at the top of everyone’s mind," says Walsh.
"It's crucial to distinguish between mushrooms are that are safe and those that aren’t," Dulan stresses. "Avoid eating mushrooms that are from the wild. buy shrooms online canada They can be toxic and lead to serious illness and in some cases, death." Play it safe and source your mushrooms from the easiest place