Button mushrooms, chanterelles, morels, porcini mushrooms… There are million varieties of mushrooms
, which generally appear in September in our undergrowth and on market gardeners’ stalls. But did you know that they are full of valuable nutrients for your body ?
Higher in protein than most other vegetables
Fighting against muscle wastingmushrooms are two to three times richer in proteins than most other vegetables. Furthermore, its biological value is still lower than that of animal proteinsbut remains interesting for vegetarians or flexitarians.
Did you know ? There is no medical contraindication to eat edible mushrooms, unlessrenal failure ! However, remember to consult the advice of your doctor who will be able to tell you which varieties to favor and how to consume them.
Full of vitamins, trace elements and minerals
Mushrooms are very rich in vitamins and in minerals. Indeed, the mushroom is the only plant to produce vitamin Dbut it also contains vitamins B1, B2, B3 And B5. Essential to proper functioning of the bodythese B vitamins strengthen bones and the immune system, participate in the growth of cells and the proper functioning of the brain And maintain healthy skin and hair.
Additionally, mushrooms are full of ironof zincof phosphorusof copperof potassium and of selenium. So why wait any longer before making a delicious recipe based on mushrooms, with virtues antioxidants, anti-inflammatories And detoxifying ?
A food source of soluble fiber
Mushrooms contain a large amount of insoluble fiberplaying an important role in the intestinal regularity
and in the prevention of constipation. In addition, mushrooms contribute to feeling of fullness and the good health of microbiota.
Good to know : are you going picking and you don’t know how to recognize edible mushrooms? We advise you to use Google Lens and the Champignouf application to avoid any unpleasant surprises!
Waist slimming allies
Low in carbohydratesmushrooms are low calories
And very rich in water. Indeed, mushrooms are composed of 80% water !
In addition, the vitamins present in mushrooms stimulate metabolism and thus enable better burn fat and protein. But be careful: you shouldn’t add too much fat when you cook your mushrooms, because they tend to absorb a lot!
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