The Magic of Mushrooms

The Magic of Mushrooms

 

Mushrooms are rich in disease-fighting phytochemicals, and eating them regularly has been linked to a lower risk of breast cancer in studies of Chinese women.

 

 

Mushrooms also prevent prostate cancer cells from multiplying in mice – and might do the same in men. They supply hard-to-get nutrients. One medium portobello mushroom supplies 21 percent of the recommended daily intake of selenium, and one-third of your copper needs. It also has as much potassium as a medium-size banana.

What’s more, mushrooms retain their nutrients when stir-fried, grilled or microwaved, and can help cut kilojoules. When minced meat was replaced with mushrooms in dishes such as lasagna and chilli con carne, adults consumed 1600 fewer kilojoules per day, according to a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study.

 

Just don’t sabotage their benefits by preparing mushrooms with butter. Instead, toss them into a nonstick pan with a little oil, then sauté on a low heat until they soften.

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