Mushrooms: Good or Bad?
Mushrooms: Good or Bad?
Mushrooms have been consumed for thousands of years for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
In cooking, they add a savory taste to dishes and can be used as a substitute for meat.
But while mushrooms add extra taste, some believe they offer little to no nutritional value.
Furthermore, poisonous varieties have given them a bad reputation.
This article looks at the health benefits and potential risks of eating mushrooms.
What Are Mushrooms?
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are often considered vegetables, but they actually have their own kingdom: Fungi.
Mushrooms are the fleshy fruiting body of fungi and typically have a cap resembling an umbrella on a stalk.
They are both commercially grown and found in the wild, growing above and below ground.
Thousands of types exist, but only a small portion of them is edible.
The most well-known types include white or button, mushroom, shiitake, portobello and chanterelle.
Mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked, although their flavor usually intensifies with cooking.
They are often used as a substitute for meat, as they give a rich and meaty texture and flavor to dishes.
They can be bought fresh, dried or canned. Some types are also used as dietary supplements to improve health.
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