the humble mushroom has been creating quite a buzz. While the fungi may not hold a place of honour as the most versatile vegetable in an Indian household, in reality, it is a superfood that can be played around with. You can toss, grill, bake, roast or, even better, stuff them according to your culinary preference, to tantalise your taste buds.<\/p>\n
Now, many might not fancy it because of its slippery and somewhat slimy texture \u2014 for those we are just going to say that you either haven\u2019t come across the right recipe or nailed the cooking technique. Yes, there\u2019s a lot that goes into making of a sumptuous dish that heroes the ingredient, but it\u2019s not undo-able.<\/p>\n
While button mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms are the most common types, one of India\u2019s most expensive and sought-after ones are the dried morels from the Himalayas, commonly known as gucchi \u2013 which cost around Rs 3,116 (approx) for every 100g. It might be expensive but these spongy, honeycombed headed mushrooms are extremely good for cardiovascular health as they have high levels of copper, vitamin E and potassium. It\u2019s also rich in antioxidants which helps prevent lipid peroxidation \u2013 a process involving the oxidative degradation of lipids \u2013 leading to tissue damage which, if left unchecked, can lead to inflammation and cancer. Alas, any affect on skin brightening or glow enhancement hasn\u2019t been proven.<\/p>\n
We reckon you read up about what wonders these commonly found mushrooms can do to your body and add them to your diet:<\/p>\n
Portobello\/Button mushrooms: Native to grasslands in Europe and North America, these are one of the most widely consumed mushrooms in the world and go by many names. When immature and white in colour, they are known as button mushrooms or white mushrooms, table mushroom and champignon mushroom. As soon as they turn brown in colour, they go by the names of Swiss brown mushroom, Roman brown mushroom, Italian mushroom and Cremini mushroom. They are a welcome addition to any diet plan as they are rich in macronutrients \u2013 fat, carbohydrates and proteins \u2013 and are a good source of vitamin B, potassium, copper, zinc and manganese.<\/p>\n
Shiitake mushrooms: Mostly consumed in East Asia, these mushrooms are native to Japan and is considered having medicinal properties. It\u2019s also commonly known as sawtooth oak mushroom, black forest mushroom, golden oak mushroom and oakwood mushroom. These smoky flavoured food items are considered as the second most cultivated mushrooms in the world and are completely unique because of its nutritional benefits. It contains high amount of copper, almost 65 per cent of the daily value per serving, 52 per cent pantothenic acid (which can alleviate anxiety, stress, respiratory disorder) and 51 per cent selenium . They also serve as a good source of Vitamin D.<\/p>\n
Oyster mushrooms: According to a 1997 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, it was found that oyster mushrooms \u2013 also known as tree oyster, straw mushroom, hiratake and tamogitake mushroom \u2013 have significant anti-bacterial effects. These mushrooms are commonly used in salads, soups and toasts, and get their name due to their faint resemblance to the flavours of oysters. They\u2019re also one of the few carnivorous mushrooms in the world! However, they\u2019re full of nutrients and are known to prevent cancer, alleviate high cholesterol and inflammation and, also, maintain high blood pressure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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