Mushrooms, for thousands of years, have been used by traditional eastern healers, but quite recently, even western natural healers are beginning to appreciate the super food (medicine) mushroom has proven to be. Even though many people refer to mushrooms as a vegetable or an herb, they are actually fungi.
This fungus provides our bodies with many nutrients, proteins, minerals and vitamins which it needs to generate energy and repair cells. Mushrooms, thus being one of the most remarkable elements for a healthy immune system. Mushrooms have been used to cure or improve eye-sights, hearing, circulation, impotency, to stop migraine headaches, tumors, influenza and even the dreaded disease Cancer.
Mushrooms are known to be low in carbohydrates, calories, and sodium, while being cholesterol and fat free. They are high in fiber and protein, and are also rich in B vitamins which help maintain a healthy metabolism.
Mushrooms are an excellent source of potassium. this mineral helps lower high blood pressure, thus reducing the risk of stroke. Mushrooms are also rich in riboflavin, niacin, and selenium which is a excellent source of antioxidant which works with vitamin E to protedt cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.
There are several types of mushrooms, with various Therapeutic values, but the Reishi Mushroom has actually taken from stage recently, especially when combined with North America most loved morning beverage, Coffee. Read more...
