Mushroom Bisque
Health Benefits of Mushrooms:
🍄 They have anti-cancer fighting properties - some studies have found that they significantly suppressed breast cancer cell growth and reproduction - researchers in japan found thats men who regularly consumed mushrooms had a lower risk of developing prostate cancer
🍄 They have immune-boosters - now not everyone is concerned about cancer until they get it, but today everyone is concerned about their immune system - shiitake mushrooms have "lentinan" which can boost your immune system
🍄 They can help lower cholesterol - how do they do this? they contain chitin and beta-glucan which are fibers that lower cholesterol - they also contain potent phytonutrients that help keep prevent plaque buildup which helps maintain a health blood pressure and improve circulation
🍄 They are anti-inflammatory - mushrooms contain ergothioneine which helps lower inflammation throughout the body - in fact, many studies have shown that reishi mushrooms fight disease, suppress allergy responses and reduce tumor growth
🍄 They have anti-aging properties - mushrooms contain ergothioneine (already mentioned) and glutathione which are antioxidants that have been associated with anti-aging properties - a recent study showed that seniors who ate 300 mg of cooked mushrooms a week were less likely to have mild cognitive impairment