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Best_price

All of us are familiar of the magical powers of mushrooms, whether from fairytales, folk rock songs or Super Mario brothers! But did you know that the awesome health benefits of mushrooms extend to the real world as well?

All mushrooms share certain characteristics that help you burn fat and keep illness and disease at bay. Keep reading to find out which mushroom nutrition facts you need!

Types of Mushrooms

Before we get into what mushrooms can do for your health and fitness, let’s talk a little about the many types of mushrooms available at your local market.

White button mushrooms are probably the most widely available and they are simply white mushrooms that come in small and large sizes. Then there are Portobello mushrooms, which are large brown mushrooms. Baby bellas, sometimes called crimini mushrooms are small brown mushrooms with a hearty flavor.

Other mushrooms that may be slightly more difficult to find include shitake, porcini and oyster mushrooms. Look at specialty stores or Farmer’s Markets for these mushrooms for maximum health benefits.

About Mushrooms

One of the best things about mushroom nutrition facts is that they are very low in calories. One cup of button mushrooms has just 15 calories, while 1 cup of Portobello mushrooms has 22 calories. Their low calorie count is just one reason mushrooms are important fat burning foods.

Mushrooms are also a fat free food, which is helpful when you need to lose weight. What’s more is that mushrooms have no cholesterol and less than 1% of your daily value of sodium. Although not a lot, mushroom nutrition facts also reveal small amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fiber which aid in fat loss.

Mushrooms may be small but nutrition facts prove that they have plenty of vitamins and minerals. One cup of mushrooms includes vitamins C, D, B6 and B12, plus large doses of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. These vitamins along with minerals like calcium, iron, potassium and selenium keep you fit and in good health.

Health Benefits of Mushrooms

The most sought after health benefit of mushrooms is weight loss. As a lean protein, your body already burns plenty of fat just breaking down the protein (and fiber), but when you consume foods low in fat and carbs that fat burned increases for additional fat burning.

The vitamins C, B6 and B12 found in mushrooms are responsible for boosting your immune system. This helps flush toxins out of your body that could compromise your immune system. A healthy body means you can focus more on fat burning rather than healing.

Many dieters looking to control or reduce their cholesterol add mushrooms to their diet. The fiber content in mushrooms helps lower bad cholesterol, while the low carb content helps regulate diabetes.



Maximize Health Benefits of Mushrooms

Mushrooms have such a versatile flavor that they can be used in a wide variety of dishes including pasta, salad and soups. Mushrooms take in flavors very well, so you can add them to many different types of cuisine.

Saut! shallots, garlic and mushrooms to top your favorite burger.
Chop 1 cup of mushrooms and add to your favorite pasta sauce.
Stuff large button mushrooms with red pepper, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs and cheese.
Slice mushrooms and add to a healthy breakfast omelet.
Substitute Portobello mushrooms for steak for a heart healthy ‘Bella Stroganoff’.
Chop shitake or porcini mushrooms and add to a salad.
Getting the health benefits of mushrooms is easy, and with a little preparation you can take advantage of mushroom nutrition

NKLK

The best thing about mushrooms is they are filling and contain few calories! A great meal filler

NKLK

Oh great. Now I have badger badger mushroom mushroom in my head. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIyixC9NsLI

skinandblister1

Evening all - had to skip loads, but just want to say congrats on the new job, but my real point of of posting is to send love, respect and many more emotions to 3 dogs xx

nahteb20

I'm going to have to say Good night to you all now as I can't keep my eyes open any longer, Get well wishes to all that are not feeling the best today, huge cwtches to all that needs them and 3 dogs your in my thoughts xxxxx

French_Knickers

Best_price wrote: »

All of us are familiar of the magical powers of mushrooms, whether from fairytales, folk rock songs or Super Mario brothers! But did you know that the awesome health benefits of mushrooms extend to the real world as well?

All mushrooms share certain characteristics that help you burn fat and keep illness and disease at bay. Keep reading to find out which mushroom nutrition facts you need!

Types of Mushrooms

Before we get into what mushrooms can do for your health and fitness, let’s talk a little about the many types of mushrooms available at your local market.

White button mushrooms are probably the most widely available and they are simply white mushrooms that come in small and large sizes. Then there are Portobello mushrooms, which are large brown mushrooms. Baby bellas, sometimes called crimini mushrooms are small brown mushrooms with a hearty flavor.

Other mushrooms that may be slightly more difficult to find include shitake, porcini and oyster mushrooms. Look at specialty stores or Farmer’s Markets for these mushrooms for maximum health benefits.

About Mushrooms

One of the best things about mushroom nutrition facts is that they are very low in calories. One cup of button mushrooms has just 15 calories, while 1 cup of Portobello mushrooms has 22 calories. Their low calorie count is just one reason mushrooms are important fat burning foods.

Mushrooms are also a fat free food, which is helpful when you need to lose weight. What’s more is that mushrooms have no cholesterol and less than 1% of your daily value of sodium. Although not a lot, mushroom nutrition facts also reveal small amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fiber which aid in fat loss.

Mushrooms may be small but nutrition facts prove that they have plenty of vitamins and minerals. One cup of mushrooms includes vitamins C, D, B6 and B12, plus large doses of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. These vitamins along with minerals like calcium, iron, potassium and selenium keep you fit and in good health.

Health Benefits of Mushrooms

The most sought after health benefit of mushrooms is weight loss. As a lean protein, your body already burns plenty of fat just breaking down the protein (and fiber), but when you consume foods low in fat and carbs that fat burned increases for additional fat burning.

The vitamins C, B6 and B12 found in mushrooms are responsible for boosting your immune system. This helps flush toxins out of your body that could compromise your immune system. A healthy body means you can focus more on fat burning rather than healing.

Many dieters looking to control or reduce their cholesterol add mushrooms to their diet. The fiber content in mushrooms helps lower bad cholesterol, while the low carb content helps regulate diabetes.



Maximize Health Benefits of Mushrooms

Mushrooms have such a versatile flavor that they can be used in a wide variety of dishes including pasta, salad and soups. Mushrooms take in flavors very well, so you can add them to many different types of cuisine.

Saut! shallots, garlic and mushrooms to top your favorite burger.
Chop 1 cup of mushrooms and add to your favorite pasta sauce.
Stuff large button mushrooms with red pepper, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs and cheese.
Slice mushrooms and add to a healthy breakfast omelet.
Substitute Portobello mushrooms for steak for a heart healthy ‘Bella Stroganoff’.
Chop shitake or porcini mushrooms and add to a salad.
Getting the health benefits of mushrooms is easy, and with a little preparation you can take advantage of mushroom nutrition

I wonder if this applies to mine as i smother them in oil and chilli!!!

I don't like the heavy taste of olive oil and the extra light stuff I hear is refined to such a degree as to make it useless when it comes to being healthy. I saw this and this is what I smother my shrooms with. Any thoughts, comments or suggestions?

ToNik

Missed loads today, been pre occupied with this Natwest fiasco! Has anyone else been effected?? My account seemed back to normal this morning, only for it to go into minus figures during the afternoon and my cards declined at tesco, no money out the ATM. Hope its sorted soon.

altojack

nahteb20 wrote: »

I'm going to have to say Good night to you all now as I can't keep my eyes open any longer, Get well wishes to all that are not feeling the best today, huge cwtches to all that needs them and 3 dogs your in my thoughts xxxxx

Good night, I'm hanging on a while to see if 3Dogs checks in with an update x

altojack

ToNik wrote: »

Missed loads today, been pre occupied with this Natwest fiasco! Has anyone else been effected?? My account seemed back to normal this morning, only for it to go into minus figures during the afternoon and my cards declined at tesco, no money out the ATM. Hope its sorted soon.

Haven't they got that sorted yet :mad: makes me wonder can we trusts banks at all. Have to be like my grandfather did and kept a tin in the outside lavvy apparently :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Seriously though, this business is real bad news for those that rely on weekly money coming in for their bills and food :mad::mad:

brazer_2

Evening All :wave:

Had a really busy weekend so still trying to catch up properly on here. Did manage a couple of visits to Mr T though

Found the car kits that miss laid got for 12p but £2.50 in my store

Did stock up on plenty of mams though and got some lovely whoopsied flowers £7.50 down to 75p :T so was well chuffed.

Finally talked my oh into getting me some racking for all my stock :j I'm lucky that I've got a utility room with some shelves so plenty of room to store all my washing liquid/comfort and dishwasher tablets but all my shower gels/shampoo/toothpaste etc stock is in large storage boxes in the spare room. Went to IKEA yesterday and got a 5 shelf white metal rack and oh has put it together for me whilst I was at work tonight so really looking forward to filling it up tomorrow !!

There seems quite a few people on here having a rough time lately so hope things get better for all of you soon