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Health & Fitness Tips: Dietician Dr. Rashmi Srivastava has given information on the health benefits of mushrooms in Bhopal. It has rich nutrients like vitamin D, B6, selenium and protein. Drying in the sunRead more
Mushroom is beneficial for the human body in many ways.
Highlights
- Mushrooms contain vitamin D, selenium and vitamin B6.
- Consumption of 10-15 grams of mushrooms per day is sufficient.
- The mushroom is helpful in weight loss and strengthening the immune system.
Bhopal. Everyone knows how beneficial mushrooms are for the body. It is rich in nutrients like vitamin D, selenium and vitamin B6. Drying mushrooms in sunlight increases the amount of vitamin D in it even more. It helps in strengthening the immune system.
Oils, tablets and powder are made
Essential oil, tablets and powder are made from dried mushrooms in the sun. All these products help in giving energy to the body and increasing immunity.
Dietician opinion
In a conversation with Local 18, Dietician and Expert Doctor Rashmi Srivastava said that nowadays mushrooms are being cultivated on a large scale. Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, selenium and protein present in mushrooms are quite beneficial for the body. It can be included in salads, vegetables and soup.
How much quantity to consume daily
According to Dr. Rashmi Srivastava, consuming 10 to 15 grams of mushrooms daily is sufficient. More intake of this can be harmful. Especially during the summer season, it should be consumed in limited quantity.
Helps in weight loss
Mushrooms contain antioxidants such as fiber, protein and selenium, glutathione and ergothyonine. All these elements strengthen the immune system, keep the heart healthy and improve digestion. Due to low calorie content, it also proves helpful in weight loss.
There are many species of mushrooms
Mushroom is a type of fungus that thrives in moisture. It is more visible during the rainy season. But not all mushrooms are edible. Mushrooms found in the market are specially grown by farming. Nowadays its trend has increased rapidly and people are making it a part of their diet.
