Mushrooms Are Ready For Their Closeup

Friday, March 1, 2019

Mushrooms Are ReadyForTheir Closeup (NAPSA)—In the ensemble cast of the produceaisle, finding a stand-out player can sometimesbedifficult. After all, each has its own unique characteristics, whetherit be taste, nutrition, or health benefits. However, when it comes to mushrooms—which are grown in the dark in nondescript growing houses across the country—it might seem they're averseto attention. ‘Yet mushroomsareincreasingly takinga starring role on consumers’plates. Often called the superfoodin the produce section, mushroomstake a sup- porting role in a recipe or shine as the lead of a dish. These formidable fungi are a source of powerful nutrients, low in calories andsodium,andthey're fat-, cholesterol- and gluten-free. MushroomsAsHealth Helpers The mighty mushroom,in all its va- health, researchers are increasingly yourhealth. Whenit comes to the subject of turning their spotlight on mushrooms. Mushrooms are so rieties, can be tasty wayto protect talented, Alzheimer’s. Plus, studies show it takes fight against cancer. A powder made from white button mushrooms was found to reducethe levels of prostate specific antigen, or PSA, in prostate cancer patients whose PSA levels had thioneine and glutathione levels—about to determineif properties within mushrooms mightoffer a dietary, non-drug intervention to help prevent recurrence of hormone-dependentbreast cancers. Ongoing research at Penn State twice a week could reduce the odds of researchers are looking to them in the beenrising. Studies are also underway University shows mushrooms have the highest knownsingle source ofthe antioxidants ergothioneine and glutathione comparedto other non-mushroomfood. Both those antioxidants are associated only a few mushroomsto increase ergo- five button mushroomsa day. ‘Additionally, researchers at the National University of Singapore found similar results and discovered that less than one cup of cooked mushrooms mild cognitive decline. With so many varieties, tastes, and textures,it's easy to incorporate mushroomsinto a diet. The next time you're in the producesection of your grocery store, pick up yourfavorite variety of mushrooms.In soup,ona pizza, stuffed, sauted or sliced, chances are these with anti-aging, and when they're present mighty mushroomswill get a round of applause from family andfriends. the body from the physiologicalstress that causesvisible signs ofaging and they may also help prevent Parkinson's and For further information, from the expertsat the American MushroomInstitute, visit www.americanmushroom.org. together, they work extra hard to protect Learn More

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