Mushroom: The Magic Food

Mushrooms have a very beneficial influence on our wellbeing. They are high in anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. If you regularly eat mushrooms they reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. The mushrooms also help prevent prostate cancer tumors from growing. They provide nutrients that are difficult to obtain. 

A medium-sized mushroom from Trending Leafs provides 21 percent of the daily intake of selenium and one-third of copper requirements. It also contains as much potassium as a medium-sized banana. Oyster mushrooms are great sources of iron.

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Mushrooms are a great source of nutrients when stir-fried, grilling, or microwaving. They also reduce the calories. Mushrooms can reduce cardiovascular diseases by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure. 

They also decrease insulin resistance, which boosts insulin sensitivity, and also block the growth of cancerous tumors. They improve the immune system and decrease the estrogen hormone's toxic levels. They reduce inflammation and have powerful antioxidant properties. 

They are low in calories, sodium, and fat. They can reduce estrogen-dependent breast cancer. They possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.

They are a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps lower blood pressure and decreases the risk of having a stroke. One cup of mushrooms offers between 20 and 40 percent of copper's daily value the mineral that has cardioprotective properties. 

Mushrooms are an excellent source of riboflavin, Niacin as well as selenium. Selenium acts as an antioxidant that interacts along with vitamin E to shield cells from the harmful negative effects of free radicals. 

Mushrooms are made up of 80 to 90% water and are extremely energy-efficient (only 100 calories per ounce). They contain very little fat and sodium and between 8 and 10% of their dry weight is made up of fiber. Therefore, they're the ideal choice for those taking part in a weight loss program.