Till last few decades,
mushroom remained a forbidden item in many cuisines. Asian cuisine embraced
mushrooms quite early. Modern world has now accepted the miraculous properties
of this humble looking fungus. People around the globe are using mushrooms as a
part of their diet. Many of us may still be hesitant in trying out a mushroom
recipe for the fear of getting poisoned. Whereas the truth is that there are
over ten thousand varieties of mushrooms and only amount a thousand are known
to human beings. There are just about hundred odd mushroom species that are
poisonous. You must always ensure that
you buy mushrooms from a commercial cultivation because they are cultivated for
consumption only. Mushrooms are great for your health. Let us look at some prominent mushroom health benefits.
Creates
a Shield against Cancers: an increasing number of people are falling
prey to prostate cancer, Leukaemia, Breast cancer, cervical cancer etc. Chemotherapy
and radiations can take a toll on cancer patients. Many of us often wonder what
they could do to avoid such dreaded disease. Well the answer is simple, consume
mushrooms. Mushrooms contain beta-Glucans, these beta-Glucans are known to
prevent prostate cancer. Mushrooms also
contain Linoleic acid and Selenium which are helpful in battling cancer.
Linoleic acid is known to reduce the Estrogen levels in women post menopause
thereby reducing the chances of breast cancer. Similarly selenium has
anti-bacterial properties that help in suppressing the growth of cancerous
cells.
Promotes
Weight Loss:
Obesity is one of the biggest challenges
of the modern lifestyle. Obesity leads to onset of various disorders like
diabetes, cholesterol etc. Mushrooms are rich in fibre and water content. A cup
full of mushrooms would be equal to twenty calories. You can consume mushroom
salads and mushroom sandwiches for your mid-meal snacks. High fibre content in
these mushrooms would also trigger the metabolism rate of your body. Increased
metabolism would lead to burning of stored fats and you would be in a position
to lose weight with ease.
Ideal
for Diabetes: last decade has seen increase in number of
diabetics across the country. Mushrooms
can help you in controlling your blood sugar levels to a great extent.
Mushrooms are high in fibre and low in carbohydrates. Mushrooms contain no fat
and hence they are easy to digest. They have good enzymes which help in
breaking down the starch or the sugar that was ingested via food. Quick breakdown of sugar helps in controlling
the production of insulin. Selenium in mushroom is also known for its
anti-bacterial powers. This creates a shield against infections.
There are several other mushroom health benefits like increase
in immunity, enhanced digestion and more efficient way of eliminating toxins
from the body. Not to forget the fact that mushrooms also help in combating
dehydration.
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