Mayo Clinic says that adding mushrooms, rich in valuable beta-glucans to your meals each day could significantly reduce the chance of developing cancer. That too by up to 45 per cent -- just a few medium-sized mushrooms daily.
Mushrooms naturally contain folate. It is therefore a nutrient often recommended during pregnancy to support the baby’s development. One cup of fresh, sliced mushrooms offers about 11.9 mg, states Medical News Today.
This fungi is one of the few non-animal foods that naturally supply vitamin D2 , a nutrient essential for keeping bones strong and muscles functioning well, according to Cleveland Clinic.
Mushrooms contain natural compounds that help your immune system work more efficiently. These elements strengthen the body’s defences, helping it fight off illnesses, cancers and potentially slowing the development of harmful cells, informs Cleveland Clinic.
These little babies provide natural fibre nourishing the friendly microbes in your digestive system that support it, says Mayo Clinic.
Research from the Mayo Clinic suggests that including additional calcium and potassium via mushrooms in your meals may reduce the risk of kidney stones developing or coming back.
Medical News Today recommends that adults get roughly 75–90 mg of vitamin C daily. A cup of mushrooms contributes around 1.47 mg toward that goal.
Including plenty of mushrooms in your meals -- along with regular activity and good lifestyle choices -- may help with healthy weight reduction, states Cleveland Clinic.