Mushrooms are a delicacy for the palate and the basis of a varied range of traditional and experimental dishes, as well as a little-known source of health.
With autumn comes the high season for mushrooms, at least for a good part of them.
In many corners of the country, especially in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Asturias, the mountains are invaded by more or less expert amateurs who travel them inch by inch in search of the precious mushrooms.
4 VERY BENEFICIAL MUSHROOMS
As food, mushrooms stand out as they are rich in mineral salts, especially iron, copper and phosphorus, and provide not inconsiderable doses of vitamins. But the therapeutic applications of mushrooms are unknown in many cases. Here are 4 examples:
CHANTERELLE (CANTARELLA CIBARIUS)
The chanterelle (rossinyol), very common in various types of forests, stands out for its high content of vitamins B3 and E. It is antioxidant, protects against infections and helps overcome fatigue and stress.
PROPERTIES OF CHANTERELLE
- Remineralizing
- Vitamin
- Antioxidant
- Energetic
- Nutritious.
HOW TO TAKE CHANTERELLES
The whole mushroom. It is usually consumed stewed or after prolonged cooking.
The prestige of mushrooms and chanterelles as top-quality foods and sources of health is spreading in our country.
REISHI OR PIPE (GANODERMA LUCIDUM)
For a few decades, science has focused its attention on certain oriental mushrooms, which can be found in herbalists. This is the case of the pipe or reishi, to which a powerful immunomodulatory action is attributed.
Its efficacy as a support in oncological processes and other immunodeficiencies is being investigated.
It is indicated in severe liver problems, high blood pressure, to prevent embolisms and in chronic allergies and rheumatic problems
PROPERTIES OF REISHI OR PIPE
- Immunostimulant
- Antitumor
- Cholesterol-lowering
- Hypotensive
- Antiviral
- Hypoglycemic, etc.
HOW TO TAKE REISHI OR PIPE
It is consumed in powders or capsules but lacks culinary value.
SHIITAKE (LENTINUS EDODES)
Shiitake also has clear stimulant effects on the immune system and is indicated to prevent infections, protect against cancerous tumors and fight against allergies, hypertension or hypercholesterolemia.
PROPERTIES OF SHIITAKE
- Immune stimulant
- Antiviral
- Antiseptic
- Antitumor
- Hypocholesterolemic.
HOW TO TAKE SHIITAKE
In powders, capsules and fresh or dried mushroom. It is taken in soups and side dishes.
MUSHROOM (AGARICUS BISPORUS)
The mushroom is undoubtedly the best known and most consumed mushroom.
It is nutritious and remineralizing, provides fiber and protein, but little fat. It is considered useful in situations of weakness, lack of appetite and constipation.
Some scientific studies are exploring its usefulness in people at vascular risk and to prevent prostate problems, osteoporosis and premature aging.
PROPERTIES OF MUSHROOM
- Remineralizing
- Nutritious
- Vitamin
- Antioxidant
- Anticancer
- Also, somewhat laxative.
HOW TO TAKE MUSHROOMS
The whole mushroom. As an accompaniment, in stews, salads, soups, tortillas, baked or grilled.
