I was doing some research recently and found out to my surprise that many mushrooms are very good for you. So, I dug down to find a little bit about the health benefits of mushrooms. Different mushrooms of course have different attributes.
First of all mushrooms are great for weight loss. They are mostly made up of water, and contain approximately 15-25 calories per cup and are low in fat as well.
Mushrooms have more potassium than bananas.
Mushrooms can help in the battle against cholesterol. 8-10 percent of the dry weight of mushrooms are fiber which reduces bad cholesterol levels.
Both shitake and maitake mushrooms have substantial anti cancer properties and there are studies indicating that these mushrooms may be a great supplement in the fight against breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Different types of mushrooms have been found to be effective in boosting the immune system, and reducing blood pressure.
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