Mushroom
Health and Nutrition
When you are ready to bite into that mushroom pizza, chances are you aren’t thinking about the nutritional value of mushrooms. But the more you know about mushroom health and nutrition, the more you’ll be thinking up ways to include them as a regular part of your diet.
Essential Nutrients in Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a healthy food. They have a long list of essential nutrients that make them a great food choice:
- Riboflavin: Supports the normal functioning of hormones
- Copper: Supports red blood cell production and healthy bones
- Selenium: Works as an antioxidant to support cell function
- Niacin: Helps maintain healthy red blood cells
- Pantothenic acid: Promotes healthy skin and supports digestive and nervous functions
- Some varieties of mushrooms have beta-glucans: Beta-glucans help support immune health
Nutritious and Delicious
Mushrooms are:
Low in calories
Fat-free
Cholesterol-free
Inherently Gluten-free
Very low in sodium
Adding just four to five medium-sized mushrooms (85 g) to your diet each day provides important vitamins and minerals essential for a healthy lifestyle.
Understanding Bioactive Compounds In Mushrooms
One of the most effective ways to understand this impact is through the MIND Diet. It is a plant-forward eating pattern specifically designed to support brain health by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. While the diet highlights leafy greens and berries, mushrooms are recognized as a vital “non-starchy” vegetable that provides bioactive compounds nature designed for protection.
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Incorporate MORE Mushrooms in Your Diet
There are endless ways to incorporate mushrooms into your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Try adding mushrooms to stir-fries, quiche, meatloaf, meatballs, tacos, omelets, and pasta sauce, to create nutrient-dense meal options. Mushrooms also blend perfectly with beef, turkey chicken, or other ground meats for added nutrients and reduced meat intake. This adds nutrients and umami-rich flavor to a food that is low in calories, fat, and sodium.
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Goodness
Great-Tasting
Great for You
Gentle on the Planet
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Nutritious Mushrooms
Have questions about nature’s superfood? We’ve got answers! Check out our frequently asked questions page for more information on our fresh and nutritious mushrooms.