Some people consider mushrooms as an inedible food, whereas some don’t. In fact, mushrooms are available in several types in the world. Some are poisonous and shouldn’t be consumed and the rest are edible and have several health benefits. Edible mushrooms are called, shiitake, portobello, crimini, button or white mushroom, oyster, enoki, beech, and maitake.

The most famous mushrooms are button or white mushrooms which are mainly grown in the lands of China, Japan, and the USA. Mushrooms are usually consumed by adding to sandwiches, salads soups, noodles with eggs, or cooked and sautéed with other vegetables. They are consumed due to the health benefits it has which can help in keeping our body fit and healthy.

Nutritional Value of 100g of edible mushrooms (approx):

Carbohydrates – 3.3 g Fat – 0.3 g Protein – 3.1 g Vitamin B1 –  7% Vitamin B2 – 33% Vitamin B3 – 24% Vitamin B5 – 30% Vitamin B6 – 8% Vitamin B9 – 4% Copper – 16% Iron – 4% Magnesium – 3% Manganese – 2% Phosphorus – 12% Potassium – 7% Zinc – 5%

Here are the 6 benefits of eating mushrooms for breakfast:

The antioxidants present in mushrooms helps in reducing oxidative stress which in turn helps in preventing the formation of cancer cells and also kills the harmful cells. The anti-inflammatory property of mushrooms is also one of the reasons they can combat cancer.

Mushrooms help in improving insulin resistance due to the presence of compound polysaccharides. It controls high blood sugar levels and prevents Type 2 Diabetes. They also have a low Glycemic Index which also prevents and regulates sugar levels in the blood.

Mushrooms are loaded with Vitamin D which keeps the bones healthy and strong. It also prevents and cures several bone-related health issues such as osteoporosis, arthritis, etc.

Mushrooms are rich in protein and help you in losing weight as it keeps you fuller for a long duration and in avoiding snacking. They are also low in calories and are fat-free which also aids in weight loss and helps you keep a healthy weight.

People who have high blood pressure are advised to consume foods that are low in sodium and high in potassium and mushroom is one of that food. The presence of potassium helps in controlling blood pressure as it expands blood vessels in the body and also protects the body from several heart diseases such as heart attack, strokes, etc.

Polysaccharides help in retaining more water and collagen after the skin gets exposed to sunlight. Therefore providing hydration and reducing and preventing the signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and also acne.

Mushrooms can be eaten every day and have no harm to health. try to buy mushrooms from vegetables or grocery stores to ensure that they are not poisonous or unsafe for you. Make sure to check they are firm and fresh and don’t have mold and moisture. You can keep them for 5 days in the refrigerator packed in a paper bag. Before using, wash the mushrooms with water thoroughly to remove dirt and all kinds of bad bacteria as they are grown on the land.