10 Benefits of Mushrooms
Benefit #5: Fights Aging
Mushrooms are a great anti-aging food. In a study conducted in 2017, a team of Penn State researchers found that mushrooms have high amounts of two antioxidants, ergothioneine and glutathione, which are both linked to containing anti-aging properties. What is especially beneficial about mushrooms is that the food contains both antioxidants. Most foods do not contain both in high amounts, making mushrooms one of the highest dietary sources of anti-aging compounds.
Mushrooms can be easily incorporated into the diet. They can be added to salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, as garnishes, and so on. The possibilities are truly endless with the fungi. In addition, they are also very easy to cook. Thrown onto the stove with olive oil, the fungi cooks in minutes. Overcooking the food can lead to loss of nutrients, thus it is important not to overcook the mushrooms.
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