Mushrooms are high in antioxidants and vitamins. “Mushrooms are the highest known dietary source of ergothioneine, which is a unique and potent antioxidant and cellular protector,” said Djibril M. Ba, a graduate student in epidemiology at Penn State College of Medicine. “Replenishing antioxidants in the body may help protect against oxidative stress and lower the risk of cancer.”
All mushrooms contain these nutrients but shitaki, oyster and miatake mushrooms have the highest levels.
How to eat more musrooms? Chop some up and toss them on a salad. Throw them in sauces and stews. Whip up your own oriental foods - they use lots of fungi. Here are 30 more ways to put more mushrooms in your diet.
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