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Fresh Iowa Mushrooms from Anything
But Green Gardens
Mushrooms have been
cultivated commercially in the United States for about a
century. They have also been considered a delicacy by
chefs throughout the world since ancient times. In fact,
the Romans often fed this "food of the gods" to their
soldiers before they went off into battle.
Organically Grown Mushrooms, such as the varieties we
supply to the marketplace, are high in nutritional
value. This is because they contain essential amino
acids, potassium, some B vitamins, calcium and other
minerals. They are also low in calories.
Nutritional value is not
the only important reason you should eat mushrooms.
Mushrooms also have Medicinal qualities, and that means
that they are able to help your body fight off diseases
and sickness. Health studies have shown that mushrooms
can boost
cardiovascular health, lower the risk of some cancers,
promote immune system function; ward off viruses, reduce
inflammation, lessen the effects of allergies, help to
balance blood sugar levels and also support the body's
detoxifying mechanisms.
This,
from an article published on August 15, 2005 in "Medical
News Today". It was the result of a major study
of medicinal mushrooms by Cancer Research UK. It was the
most comprehensive ever undertaken. The results
of the study were very positive. The popular and wide
spread use of medicinal mushrooms in Asia left
researchers wondering why we are not making better use
of them in the West.
So, Why Aren't You Eating
them?
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Shiitake Mushroom |
Pink Oyster Mushroom |
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Button Mushroom |
Baby
Portabella Mushroom |
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Lion's Main Mushroom |
King Oyster Mushroom |
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Yellow Oyster Mushroom |
Brown
Oyster Mushroom |
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