Q And A Forum: Mushrooms, a Fungal or Vegetable Plant?


You can make money from growing  mushrooms which are a miraculous plant.

Mushrooms, are low in calories and fat and cholesterol-free, mushrooms contain a modest amount of fiber and over a dozen minerals and vitamins, including copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc and a number of B vitamins such as folate.They contain 19-35% of protein. Milk contains 25% of protein. They are fungal plants and not being vegetables. Experts say they are  a powerhouse of nutrition. Mushrooms, contain all nine types of essential amino acids. Edible mushrooms are a fantastic source of several vitamins, especially B vitamins. The B vitamins found in mushrooms help your body break down carbohydrates and fats and play an important role in the nervous system. 

Eating one cup of mushrooms can provide you with the following amounts of vitamins, depending on the species: 7% daily intake of B1; 30-35% daily intake of B2; 22-25% daily intake of B3; 23% daily intake of B6. They are also a great source for vitamin D. They contain many essential minerals, including iron, phosphor, copper, potassium and selenium. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that protects us against heart disease and some cancers. Mushrooms are one of the richest natural sources of selenium, not to mention one of the only items you’ll find in the produce aisle that has it. One single portion of mushrooms can provide a quarter of the daily needs of selenium. 

They also an anti-inflammatory food, containing high levels of beta-glucans compounds that keep immune cells alert, plus a powerful antioxidant called ergothioneine that helps lower body-wide inflammation. Certain types of mushrooms are shown to increase production of B and T lymphocytes, which are the crucial immune cells that help control our response to pathogens (harmful bacteria), viruses, toxins and other substances that can make us fall victim to disease.

For more see:

1.https://modernfarmer.com/2014/05/welcome-mushroom-country-population-nearly-half-u-s-mushrooms/
2. https://gmushrooms.org/product/blue-oyster/
3.https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/19/well/eat/what-is-the-health-and-nutritional-value-of-mushrooms.html
4. https://draxe.com/mushroom-nutrition-benefits/
5. https://fungially.com/mushroom-nutrition/










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