There’s really no two ways about mushrooms. People either like them or develop a strong dislike for them. This is a shame, since mushrooms can provide great benefits to our health. They are versatile and can be added to many dishes. You can grill them or stuff them, and they taste good in soup. Mushrooms are excellent, natural source of vitamin D and they are also low in cholesterol. Additionally, they provide a good amount of fiber, necessary for maintaining our digestive system.
- The sunshine vitamin, or vitamin D, is not easy to source outside of animal sources. One good and unusual vegan source is mushrooms.
- Ergosterol, which is a precursor to vitamin D is found in mushrooms. Upon conversion to the actual vitamin, ergosterol is highly bioavailable and easily absorbed into the human bloodstream.
- Mushrooms also have beta-glucan a soluble fiber, which studies indicate reduces cholesterol levels and improves bowl health.
“can be grilled, roasted, sautéed, stuffed, cooked in soups, or eaten raw, and are nutritional powerhouses with tremendous health benefits.”