If you think that a mushroom is a vegetable, a fruit, or a plant in itself then you are wrong. Mushroom is not a plant, a vegetable, or a fruit because it cannot produce its food like them. Mushroom is a type of ■■■■■■. The structure of mushrooms that we see above the ground is part of the mushroom that produced and dispersed mushrooms.
The mushrooms we eat are generally composed of three parts,
- stipe (stem)
- a pileus (cap)
- and lamellae (gills)
Types of mushrooms and their benefits:
Many people only know about the popular button or Portobello mushrooms they see in shops. But there are about 14000 species of mushrooms have been discovered. About mushrooms are edible and have a sweet and nutty taste and some mushrooms taste like lobsters. Some species are given below along with their benefits.
Button mushrooms:
They are also called white mushrooms or baby mushrooms. Button mushroom is the most common type of mushrooms and you can find it easily in grocery stores.
Benefits: White mushrooms contain fewer calories and have high protein content. They contain a white range of bioactive compounds. Bioactive compounds have several benefits; they can fight cancerous cells, can lower the cholesterol level of a person, and can improve gut health.
Cremini mushrooms:
Cremini mushrooms are also known as crimini mushrooms. Button mushrooms and Cremini mushrooms belong to the same species and they have a little bit of similarity in taste. Cremini mushrooms are a mature version of button mushrooms.
Benefits:
Cremini mushrooms contain different types of bacteria that are beneficial to the microbiome found in the digestive tract. They make our digestive system healthy and also boost up our immune system. Aromatase inhibitors are present in Cremini mushrooms so they help fight against ■■■■■■ and ling cancerous cells and tumors. They are also helpful in controlling high blood pressure during pregnancy because 10 percent of women face high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Portobello mushrooms:
They are larger than a button and Cremini mushrooms. They have a meaty texture. They have a cap that is fully open which has dark gills underneath.
Benefits:
Portobello mushrooms contain selenium which is a mineral and helps fight cancerous cells of the prostate, colon, lung, bladder, skin, esophagus, and stomach. Portobello mushrooms also contain copper which is important for the production and storage of iron in the body. Potassium is also present in Portobello mushrooms and it helps lower blood pressure.
Oyster mushrooms:
Oyster mushrooms are looked like oysters but they don’t taste like oysters. They are sweet in flavor. Oyster mushrooms are the most common type of cultivated mushrooms.
Benefits:
Oyster mushrooms contain a large number of proteins, vitamins, minerals, fiber different antioxidants like selenium. These mushrooms help boost our immune system. They are gluten-free, cholesterol-free, and fat-free. They contain fewer amounts of calories and sodium.
Chanterelle mushrooms:
Chanterelle mushrooms are bright yellow and have a peppery and sweet taste. They are very expensive because they are grown in specific conditions.
Benefits: They are rich in vitamin D. Vitamin D helps make your bones strong and helps your bone to absorb calcium. They increase the stimulation of protein in your small intestine. These mushrooms also contain polysaccharides like chitin and chitosan. These two polysaccharides protect your cells from damage and also boost your immune system. They reduce are anti-inflammatory and reduce the risk of cancer.
Hedgehog mushrooms:
Hedgehog mushrooms are also called sweet tooth. They form spiky shapes while hanging down and resembles a hedgehog. Therefore, they are called hedgehog mushrooms. They are sweet and nutty in taste and offer a crunchy texture when cooked well. It is the safest type of mushrooms.
Benefits: They contain fewer amounts of calories and fats. They are rich in protein content and contain several dietary materials, especially iron and manganese. They also contain magnesium calcium and zinc which are necessary for our body. They have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Black Trumpet mushrooms:
Black Trumpet mushrooms are also called black chanterelles. They are smoky in taste and when they are dried, they taste like a black truffle. They have a very attractive look. They are rare in nature and are hard to find.
Benefits: They are best for skin, cancer prevention, and weight loss, and cholesterol reduction. They contain vitamin B12 which is important for the proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. They also contain many antioxidants.
Wood Blewit mushrooms:
Wood Blewits mushrooms are regarded as edible but they cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Some people say that they cause allergy only when consumed raw but they also cause allergic reactions when they are properly cooked.
Benefits: They are rich in nutrients. They are used to prevent the symptoms of beriberi and are used in wound care. They also contain copper, zinc, and manganese.
Shiitake mushrooms:
Shiitake mushrooms have a meaty texture just like Portobello mushrooms. They are edible. When they are cooked they give a smoky and earthy flavor. They are dark brown.
Benefits: They contain different polysaccharides like lentinans and other beta-glucans. These polysaccharides give energy to white blood cells to fight microbes. They also protect the cell from any type of damage and also make your immune system strong. This mushroom enhances cardiovascular health and also helps in preventing obesity.
Maitake mushrooms:
These mushrooms are also known as hen-of-the-woods. They are also called dancing mushrooms. They are hard.
Benefits: They can low levels of sugar in your body and manage diabetes. They also control the blood cholesterol level and boost our immune system.
FAQs
1. Is mushroom good for your health?
All edible mushrooms some minerals and compounds that are beneficial to your body. Mushrooms can reduce the risk of serious diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart problem. So mushrooms are good for your health.
2. Is it fine to eat mushrooms every day?
Yes, it is fine to eat mushrooms every day but you should consume a fewer amount of mushrooms if you want to eat them every day because an excess of everything is bad. If you eat mushrooms on daily basis, then mushrooms protect your brain as your age.
3. How can you recognize a toxic mushroom?
You can recognize a toxic mushroom with its gills. If a mushroom has white gills, it means that mushroom is toxic.
4. Which mushroom is the most toxic?
Amanita phalloides is the most toxic mushrrom and also known as death cap mushroom.
5. How do amanita phalloides kill you?
Amanita phalloides kill you with its poison amatoxins.