Here are some of the frequently asked questions addressed to Fresh Crop Mushrooms on the subject of nutrition.
How are mushrooms good for you?
There are really two different ways of answering this question:
In a brief blog of this nature we don’t have the space to go into great detail about mushroom nutrition but it is extensively covered on other sections of our site.
Does how you cook them make a difference?
Yes, absolutely.
Some methods of cooking positively destroy many of the benefits that come naturally in terms of mushroom nutrition. This is usually best encapsulated by talking about the need to avoid over-cooking them.
Why not consult some of our excellent recipes on the site?
Can you live entirely on mushrooms?
No.
The human body requires many different nutrients, some of which are available from sources other than mushrooms.
It is never advisable to go on to a rigorous dietary regime that involves cutting out entire categories of foodstuffs, unless you have checked with your doctor that there will be no health risk issues associated with your decision.
However, what you can do is to significantly replace much of the meat in your diet with mushroom-based products.
You don’t need to become a full blown vegetarian to obtain benefits from doing so but once again, do think about this in the context of your overall health.
What are anti-oxidants?
Although medical positions are constantly evolving, it is generally accepted that molecules called ‘free radicals’ in the body can, in certain circumstances, play a significant role in creating cancerous tissue.
Anti-oxidants are found in many natural foodstuffs and they effectively inhibit oxidation in the free radical cells, thereby leading to their destruction. Anti-oxidants are generally believed to play a major role in helping to prevent cancer by reducing the numbers of free radicals in your body.
Mushroom nutrition is typically high in anti-oxidants with some varieties of mushroom being particularly efficacious in this respect.
How are mushrooms good for you?
There are really two different ways of answering this question:
- By talking about all the harmful things that mushrooms lack, such as fat and cholesterol
- Then highlighting all the good things they include such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
In a brief blog of this nature we don’t have the space to go into great detail about mushroom nutrition but it is extensively covered on other sections of our site.
Does how you cook them make a difference?
Yes, absolutely.
Some methods of cooking positively destroy many of the benefits that come naturally in terms of mushroom nutrition. This is usually best encapsulated by talking about the need to avoid over-cooking them.
Why not consult some of our excellent recipes on the site?
Can you live entirely on mushrooms?
No.
The human body requires many different nutrients, some of which are available from sources other than mushrooms.
It is never advisable to go on to a rigorous dietary regime that involves cutting out entire categories of foodstuffs, unless you have checked with your doctor that there will be no health risk issues associated with your decision.
However, what you can do is to significantly replace much of the meat in your diet with mushroom-based products.
You don’t need to become a full blown vegetarian to obtain benefits from doing so but once again, do think about this in the context of your overall health.
What are anti-oxidants?
Although medical positions are constantly evolving, it is generally accepted that molecules called ‘free radicals’ in the body can, in certain circumstances, play a significant role in creating cancerous tissue.
Anti-oxidants are found in many natural foodstuffs and they effectively inhibit oxidation in the free radical cells, thereby leading to their destruction. Anti-oxidants are generally believed to play a major role in helping to prevent cancer by reducing the numbers of free radicals in your body.
Mushroom nutrition is typically high in anti-oxidants with some varieties of mushroom being particularly efficacious in this respect.
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