Tag: Shiitake

If you think that having a big bowl of superfoods is going to instantly boost your health, you are thoroughly mistaken. Superfoods can work wonders...

Mushrooms are a favorite of many. There are so many varieties of them present, such as button, shiitake, oyster, portobello, black, etc, and adding...

A vegan diet is a huge dietary transformation that can be rewarding if done right. Cream and cheese are the hardest to substitute, but a clever use of cauliflower and cashews and firming ingredients like agar can solve the problem. Plant-based milk varieties are mainstream enough. Those with nut allergies can use rice milk instead. Flaxseeds contain omega 3 fats and protein can be substituted with tofu, tempeh, seitan, or Shiitake mushrooms.

Mushrooms have been used to treat diseases for thousands of years. There are a variety of mushrooms variety of mushrooms like reishi, cordyceps, lion's mane, turkey tail, cordyceps, maitake, and shiitake. These mushrooms have medicinal values that can protect you from many diseases including cancer. They also boost your immunity, improve cognition, regulate cholesterol levels, and aid digestion.

Used as a health food and medicine in countries like Japan, China for centuries, Shiitake mushrooms (both, raw and dried!) are a powerhouse of rare B vitamins and vitamin D. While a hallmark health benefit of consuming them is improved immune function, Shiitake may also help lower cholesterol, fight obesity, and even inhibit growth of cancerous cells.

Seaweed is getting a lot of attention for being a power house of nutrients. But, many people are confused on how to include them...