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Love them or hate them, the humble mushroom is an explosion of goodness and a tasty versatile ingredient!
According to the Australian Mushroom Growers’ Association and Harvard’s School of Public Health, mushrooms are not a plant or an animal food, they are type of fungus containing substance called ergosterol.
Ergosterol is comparable in structure to cholesterol in animals and can be converted into Vitamin D when exposed to UV light. Interestingly though, mushrooms aren’t always bursting with huge amounts of Vitamin D, as most are grown in dark rooms and therefore have very little Vitamin D inside them. There are some mushroom farmers who will expose their mushroom crops to UV light (sun or UV lamps) to boost their Vitamin D content.
But don’t sweat, you can be sure the mighty mushrooms you bought on the weekend ARE full of extra Vitamin D buy putting them out in the sun for just 15 minutes!!!
Mushroom Nutrition
Mushrooms have been classified as a “superfood” and are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants your entire family can enjoy! Some of these include;
Selenium is a mineral that support cognition, the immune system and fertility. As it is a trace mineral, our body only needs small amounts.
There are many types of B Vitamins and they each support various enzymes in our body including releasing energy from carbs and fats and moving oxygen and energy-containing nutrients around our body.
We often associate citrus fruits with Vitamin C, but our fungus friend also packs a punch when it comes to Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with wound healing and is an antioxidant that can help neutralise free radicals.
Naturally present in mushrooms, Choline helps our muscles to contract, triggers pain responses, and plays a part memory and thinking.
A natural mineral in the mushroom, potassium is essential in maintaining electrolyte and fluid balance in our body
Here at The Nutritional Academy, we could talk all day about the various nutrients inside mushrooms. We recommend running your eyes over the https://australianmushroomgrowers.com.au/nutrition/ Nutrition – Australian Mushroom Growers page to learn more about the mushroom!
Nutritionists/Dieticians generally say that eating around 3-4 Mushrooms will give you 25% of your daily needs of the essential vitamins, riboflavin, biotin, niacin and pantothenic acid and folate.
Cooking with Mushrooms
Now that you are thinking about everything mushrooms, you may be wondering how to integrate more mushrooms into your diet (and potentially disguise them if you’re not a fan!).
Mushrooms are so easy to cook with. Simply wipe off any excess dirt with a damp cloth (don’t keep them under water too long as their skin can absorb it), trim the stem (optional!) and throw in a salad and eat it raw, stir-fry, roast, grill, slow cook or BBQ!
Here are some yummy ideas to increase your mushroom intake and reap the health benefits:
Cream of Mushroom Soup | Changing Habits
Mini Potato Base Pizzas | Changing Habits
Gluten-Free Spinach and Ricotta lasagna | Changing Habits
Buying Mushrooms
Are you thinking, where is the best place to buy mushrooms? We always recommend your local fruit and veg grocer or local farmers market for the freshest mushrooms, but supermarket bought mushrooms are absolutely fine just consider organic, as in Australia we have plenty of mushroom farmers supplying our supermarkets! There are over 70 growers in Australia!
If you are lucky enough, you may even have a mushroom farm near by that you can order direct from…or if your brave enough, why not grow some at home? They are simple to grow and take up little room! Find out more with Gardening Australia
Storage
Now your kitchen is overflowing with mushrooms where on earth should your store them? Australian Mushrooms recommend putting those mushrooms in a paper bag on the bottom shelf of your fridge. They will generally last around 1 week.
What Next?
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Now get those mushrooms out and whip up some of that tasty soup or stuff that mushroom with fancy things!
Eating great food for every meal one day does less for your than eating great food for two meals every day for the rest of your life. Doing an hour of yoga one day does less for you then stretching for ten minutes every day for the rest of your life. Aim for consistency and enjoy a better life.
Eating great food for every meal one day does less for your than eating great food for two meals every day for the rest of your life. Doing an hour of yoga one day does less for you then stretching for ten minutes every day for the rest of your life. Aim for consistency and enjoy a better life.
When you`re craving chocolate, you`re craving the sugar, creamy fat and slightly bitter complex flavour. You can satisfy cravings with either a high amount of low-quality, artificial chocolate that will make you feel sick, or you can enjoy a smaller amount of high-quality raw cacao full of antioxidants and delicious flavour. Which would you choose?
When you`re craving chocolate, you`re craving the sugar, creamy fat and slightly bitter complex flavour. You can satisfy cravings with either a high amount of low-quality, artificial chocolate that will make you feel sick, or you can enjoy a smaller amount of high-quality raw cacao full of antioxidants and delicious flavour. Which would you choose?
#tbt our founder, Cyndi O`Meara, hosting the 2024 Health & Nutrition Summit in Caloundra. It was so much fun to be a part of such an amazing day. We`re looking forward to meeting all of our graduates and past students at the 2025 Health & Nutrition Summit.
#tbt our founder, Cyndi O`Meara, hosting the 2024 Health & Nutrition Summit in Caloundra. It was so much fun to be a part of such an amazing day. We`re looking forward to meeting all of our graduates and past students at the 2025 Health & Nutrition Summit.
Are you curious about effective ways to talk to family, friends and loved ones about nutrition? Approaching family and friends about nutrition, especially when you’re concerned about their well-being, requires sensitivity and care. Based on the philosophy of vitalism, Cyndi O`Meara, Australia`s leading nutritionist, has put together a webinar full of helpful insights and strategies to help you navigate this conversation thoughtfully. Register online via the link in our bio.
Are you curious about effective ways to talk to family, friends and loved ones about nutrition? Approaching family and friends about nutrition, especially when you’re concerned about their well-being, requires sensitivity and care. Based on the philosophy of vitalism, Cyndi O`Meara, Australia`s leading nutritionist, has put together a webinar full of helpful insights and strategies to help you navigate this conversation thoughtfully. Register online via the link in our bio.
The modern food production process has created hundreds of thousands of changes to the ingredients in our food with excuses about making it healthier, making it last longer or taste better. Despite these changes being labelled as `safe`, there`s still been a 5% increase in food allergies and intolerances. Why could this be?
The modern food production process has created hundreds of thousands of changes to the ingredients in our food with excuses about making it healthier, making it last longer or taste better. Despite these changes being labelled as `safe`, there`s still been a 5% increase in food allergies and intolerances. Why could this be?
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Tonight is our live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara, starting 6:00 pm AEST!
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Tonight is our live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara, starting 6:00 pm AEST!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
Make sure you`re registered to take advantage of our newest special. Register now to attend.
Why do you eat food? As fuel, medicine, for community or to feed your soul?
An excess of stress can lead to further illnesses including physical ailments, anxiety, depression and the development or exacerbation of chronic conditions. It`s super important to manage stress, but you don`t need a pill to do that. Eating good food, exercising every day and building a strong support system reduce the impacts of stress.
An excess of stress can lead to further illnesses including physical ailments, anxiety, depression and the development or exacerbation of chronic conditions. It`s super important to manage stress, but you don`t need a pill to do that. Eating good food, exercising every day and building a strong support system reduce the impacts of stress.
Don`t miss our Live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara on Monday September 9th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (AEST)!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
Plus, a special offer for attendees! Register now!
Don`t miss our Live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara on Monday September 9th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (AEST)!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
Plus, a special offer for attendees! Register now!
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Transform your family`s health! Join our LIVE Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara tonight (8 Jul) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm AEST!
Exclusive Preview: Learn how our Functional Nutrition Course can empower you to make informed, healthy choices for your loved ones.
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