- Mushrooms for
Weight Loss & Good Health - Isn't Dieting Fungi?
Mushroom Super
Powers and Superstitions:
Mushrooms range
from delicious to deadly. There have been occasions when toxic mushrooms have
caused death by 'a mere touch to the mushroom, then a mere touch to the lips'.
Weight Loss Powers of Mushrooms:
Mushrooms are naturally low in calories and contain virtually
zero fat. One cup of most varieties of mushrooms contain 45
calories or less.
Mushrooms also have
the power to absorb the flavors of foods around them. Mushrooms also have a
'meaty bite' to them and work well as a meat substitute - although insufficient in
protein (about 1.7 grams per serving) when compared to most cuts of meat. Another
great Mushroom Plus is that they can help carve carbs. On your next burger,
substitute a couple of portabello mushroom caps for the buns and save calories
while adding extra-meaty flavor.
Or,
try sautéing sliced mushrooms in non-stick, butter flavored
cooking spray with a side of sauteed onions.
Weight Loss & Nutritional
Notes for Mushrooms:
Some types of mushrooms may boost immunity. One of the
drawbacks of some types of mushrooms is that some mushrooms are
expensive, particularly the uncommon mushroom varieties.
Add a little sea salt, a little cracked pepper
and a dash of your favorite fresh or dried spice.
Types of Mushrooms: Portabello,
Morel, Button, Oyster, Skullcap, Witch's Butter
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