Nutrition

Mushrooms have been recognized for their health benefits for many centuries by many different cultures.  They have been revered by some of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations, including the Mayan, Hindu and Chinese empires. In my experience, whether mushrooms  are given as food or as medicine, occasionally feeding mushrooms to your dog or cat will […]

Whatever your favourite — crimini, enoki, oyster, portobello, shiitake or white button — all mushrooms are loaded with essential nutrients. Many varieties of mushrooms contain good-for-your-bladder selenium and, like us, they produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Oyster mushrooms are a good source or iron. Plus, they’re low in calories: Six medium white, for example, have

The popularity of Maitake, Reishi, Turkey Tail, and other mushroom supplements has been steadily increasing as more consumers learn of their potential to protect and improve cardiovascular and immune health, deter aging, boost sexual function, support brain function, and help manage stress. Shoppers have many products to choose from, which may appear to be similar.

Powerful Medicine Medicinal mushrooms not only enhance cellular immune responses but also support the body as a whole. Lest you think mushrooms are just fringe remedies, several drugs are manufactured from mushroom sources. Confirmed by modern scientific research, many mushrooms have demonstrated immune-stimulating activities. Often overlooked nutritionally, mushrooms are excellent sources for all essential amino