Although with greenhouses and imports we usually have food throughout the year, not even touching in that season, with the arrival of autumn the mushroom campaign begins. Mushrooms are one of the most widely consumed in the world thanks to the versatility they offer in the kitchen and the many benefits they bring to health.
We will tell you below the properties and advantages of its habitual consumption.
Mushroom properties
Mushrooms are foods that stand out nutritionally for their great protein intake, which also contain all the essential amino acids. In addition, they are rich in trace elements and minerals, having a large presence of iron, selenium, magnesium, iodine, calcium, zinc, potassium and phosphorus. Likewise, they also contribute vitamins A, B (1,2,3,5,9), C, D, E and fiber.
Specifically, mushrooms have very few calories (about 30 calories per 100 grams), and being one of the mushrooms that we can find throughout the year, it is a perfect ally in weight loss diets. If for some reason it may be the most consumed type of mushroom in the world, it is due to its antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-anemic, immunostimulant and diuretic function.
There is no doubt that they also stand out for their high water content (almost 95%) and for their very low fat and carbohydrate content.
What benefits do they bring us?
As you may have seen, its nutritional contributions are so great that it is one of the best edible mushrooms we can find. They are recommended in balanced, healthy and varied diets, as well as in those diets designed for fat loss. In this food we can find all the nutritional groups that our body needs to function properly.
In addition, due to its high water content, it is perfect for maintaining a correct hydration of the organism. Likewise, they favor the purification of the organism, combat the fluid retention and promote intestinal transit.
Mushrooms are easy for the body to assimilate, help regulate blood sugar levels, have a great satiating effect Due to their fiber content, they fight anemia, take care of the health of the liver, improve the functioning of the nervous system and provide benefits for the eyesight.
Its consumption is even recommended in the period of growth, pregnancy and lactation, since they have a good contribution of Vitamin B9 (folic acid). As if that were not enough, they prevent the growth of cancer cells and migraines, fight aging and improve the appearance of our hair, nails and skin.