Health Benefits of Mushrooms

Description:

Mushrooms are classified as vegetables in the food world, but they are not technically plants. It is produced by fungi and certain mycobacteria found in soils. It produce spores, similar to pollen or seeds, which allows them to spread or travel by the wind. The rest of the mushroom then matures, typically living in soil or wood. Mushrooms are good sources of protein, fiber, B vitamins (especially niacin), vitamin C, calcium, minerals, and selenium. Some of mushrooms also contain antioxidants that are unique to mushrooms.
There are many different types of mushrooms such as button, oyster, porcini, chanterelles, Cremini, Morels, Portobello, Enoki, Shiitake and so on.

Health Benefits:

1. Mushrooms have a lot of nutritional value with few calories and little fat. They also contain two types of dietary fibers, beta-glucans and chitin, which increase satiety and reduce appetite.

2. Mushrooms are great for high cholesterol.

3. It protects us from cancer such as breast cancer, prostate cancer.

4. There are no fat and cholesterol found in mushrooms, it contains low quantity of carbohydrate and huge quantity of protein. Thus it is very helpful to prevent diabetes.

5. Mushrooms are also a good source of calcium which is beneficial to healthy bone.

6. The most important element of mushrooms is selenium, this essential nutrient is a powerful antioxidant, which rids the body of free radicals and generally strengthens the immune system.

7. Mushrooms are very rare food which have no side effect. And it helps in weight loss.

8. Some of mushrooms can use in the replacement of meat.

Health Benefits of Makhana

Description:

Makhana, puffed lotus seeds or fox nuts are used across global cuisines. Makhana or fox nuts are also widely used as a medicine in the Oriental and Chinese traditions for its nutritional and healing properties. The seeds are packed with antioxidants, phytonutrients (disease-preventing substance), protein and fibre, whether it is consumed raw, roasted, ground or boiled down to a paste.



Uses and Benefits:


1. Makhana is a hydrant which, regulates blood pressure levels, helps in keeping moisture locked in the body and free from toxins.

2. It is low in saturated fats and sodium along with a high content of magnesium and potassium.

3. The glycemic index of Makhanas are considerably lower than other carbohydrate staple foods, making it an appropriate snack for diabetics.

4. They are rich in fibre, ensuring proper assimilation, absorption and digestion while also avoiding constipation.

5. Makhanas fulfil the day-to-day calcium needs and are extremely helpful for individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis, arthritis, numbness in the limbs or joint problems.

6. It’s also an anti-aging food that prevents white hair, wrinkles and stops premature ageing, pertaining to its high anti-oxidant content.

7. Makhana has a therapeutic effect on the spleen and ensures smooth function.

8. Its astringent property helps cure diarrhoea, check the metabolism and regulate sleep.

9. Makhanas are packed with flavonoids which, helps prevent inflammation, in lowering the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and heart-related issues.