Mushrooms are not just an ingredient that flavors the dish. For many people, they have become an inseparable part of the weekly menu. With good reason, as researchers from the USA recently discovered. As part of a study, Victor Fulgoni and Sanjiv Agarwal analyzed the positive effects of mushrooms on our health and found that a healthy diet through a dailyPortion of mushroomscan be enriched.
Healthy nutrition: Mushrooms as suppliers of important nutrients
Mushrooms not only taste good, but also contain many useful nutrients. They are very low in fat, but contain important amino acids, calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus and selenium.
As part of the study, scientists wanted to find out how many additional nutrients a daily 84g serving of mushrooms would provide. The subjects were divided into two groups. The first group was made up of young people between the ages of nine and eighteen, the second group – adults over 19 years old. After an analysis, the researchers found that daily intake of 84 mushrooms (mushrooms, white mushrooms and portabello mushrooms) led to an increase in beneficial nutrients in both adolescents and adults. At the same time, the mushrooms did not increase cholesterol and carbohydrates.
The researchers note in the study that nutrient deficiency could lead to osteoporosis, heart attack and heart disease, and high blood pressure. Such a lack of vitamins and minerals also has a negative effect on the immune system and can weaken it in the long term.
Diemost common edible mushroomscan cover any deficiencies if added to the diet daily. Mushrooms have a positive effect on both adults and children over 9 years old.
The results of the study can help nutritionists create a balanced weekly menu. However, the authors point out that in the study they relied on the participants' inquiries and personal assessments.
