25/02/2012
Mushrooms have miraculous and magical powers. Mushrooms have zero cholesterol, fats and very low carbohydrates so mushrooms can be an ideal low energy diet for diabetics. . The fiber and certain enzymes in them also help lower cholesterol level. Mushrooms prevent from breast cancer and prostrate cancer. Ergothioneine, a powerful anti oxidant present in mushrooms is very effective in giving protection from free radicals as well as boosting up immunity. Mushrooms contain natural antibiotics (similar to penicillin) which inhibit microbial and other fungal infections. Mushrooms are the only vegetable to contain vitamin-D in edible form. Mushrooms are abundant source of calcium, iron, potassium, copper and selenium. Mushrooms are also helpful in weight loss.