Mushrooms

There are over 50,000 mushroom species in existence. Some are common foods, and others are hallucinogenic or poisonous. But there are also other mushrooms that are highly nutritious and even medicinal. Research into this area is exploding, with findings that now have some doctors recommending certain mushrooms along with their patients’ conventional cancer treatments! Below, we explore five of the most researched and beneficial medicinal mushrooms out there.

Mushrooms are one of nature's most versatile, diverse, and health-promoting foods. Their unique umami flavor and meaty texture make them a delicious addition to many plant-based dishes and the perfect vegan meat substitute. You can prepare mushrooms in a variety of ways to satisfy your craving for satiating and savory plant-based meals. And, if you don’t love the flavor or texture of mushrooms, we have tips on how you can still receive their health benefits without eating them whole. Plus, you’ll get seven scrumptious vegan mushroom recipes that are bound to bring more fungi into your life.

We hear about superfoods all the time — amazing, exotic berries harvested from over 17,000 feet up in the Himalayas, or rare roots found only on Tuesdays three days before a full moon. I’m exaggerating, of course, but the functional food industry loves to sell us extremely expensive products that they claim contain health-promoting powers that don’t exist in “ordinary” foods. It turns out, though, that many of the inexpensive, readily available foods right under our noses are unappreciated “superfoods” in their own right.

If you’re looking for the healthiest foods to include in your diet on a regular basis, memorize one acronym — GBOMBS. When you stack up all the foods you could eat by how many nutrients they provide per calorie, greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries, and seeds top the charts. But how do you get them onto your plate and into your belly on a regular basis? This article shares tips and a GBOMBS meal plan that includes yummy recipes and a shopping list.

We’ve known for a long time that mushrooms are good for our physical health. They support immune function and can help fight cancer and slow aging, among many other benefits. We’re now discovering that mushrooms can also help alleviate depression and anxiety, and can even reduce symptoms of PTSD and help recovery from addiction. Can common button mushrooms and traditional adaptogens help us to live happier, more fulfilled lives? Here’s what the research says about mushrooms for mental health.

Mushrooms are one of the most widely available and popular plant foods. What is it that’s so special about mushrooms, why should you consider adding them to your diet, which ones are best, and which should you avoid?

You’ll be amazed to find out all the medicinal mushrooms benefits. You can use them to help boost your immune system, your athletic performance, and your mental clarity — and even for helping prevent cancer.

Adding reishi mushrooms to your regular diet can give you many health benefits — including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-aging, and more. This type of mushroom is an adaptogen and can be taken as a general health tonic, as well as to protect you from disease.

Mushrooms are one of the most health-promoting foods on the planet. Discover all the health benefits of mushrooms — for people and the planet.

The ancient Egyptians believed eating mushrooms brought long life. While their scientific method was not entirely sound by modern standards, scientists...