So lets discuss why health experts recommend to have more of them in our daily diet.

Glutathione, Mushrooms has value of antioxidant called glutathione  is a powerful detoxifying agent. Glutathione is essential  reduces cell damage in fatty liver disease, aids psoriasis treatment, improves insulin resistance and reduces impact of uncontrolled diabetes, and increases mobility for individuals with peripheral artery disease.

Vitamins are essential nutrients, and play important roles in digestion, metabolism, immunity, and other bodily functions.    Mushrooms naturally produce vitamin D when they see sunlight. Amazingly, mushrooms are the only vegan food that make vitamin D. Mushrooms contain the pro-vitamin ergosterol that, when exposed to the sun's UV radiation, converts into vitamin D- just like how our human or animal skin does. Mushrooms are high in vitamin D, which are good for your immune system and also help to protect DNA. Also prevents  rickets and osteoporosis. Also this vitamin can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis, decrease the chance of developing heart disease, and prevent the development of flu. Many research  also show that the  vitamin D can  help in reduce depression, reduce symptoms of anxiety, regulate mood, and aid weight loss.

Selenium, found in mushrooms, plays a role in liver enzyme function and helps fight some cancer-causing compounds in the body. Also selenium prevents inflammation and also decreases tumour growth rates. Selenium helps strengthening and protecting cell structure and supporting cellular metabolism and has attracted attention because of its antioxidant properties. Regular consumption of this mineral can enhance both male and female fertility. Selenium is required by the thyroid gland to produce necessary hormones in the body. It also helps reduce symptoms of asthma, works as an immunity booster, promotes psychological health, and improves skin and hair health. Eating mushrooms may even be good for brain health. 

B Vitamins Mushrooms are packed with B vitamins like B1 or thiamine, B2 or riboflavin, B3 or niacin, B5 or pantothenic acid, and B9 or folate.  It produces energy from our food and blood cells. these vitamins are essential for maintaining cell reproduction and division, and keeping the immune system and nervous system functioning well.

Thiamine is essential for metabolism and helps convert nutrients into energy; Riboflavin has antioxidant properties and converts food into energy; Niacin plays an important part in metabolism, cellular signalling and DNA production and repair; Pantothenic acid is involved in hormone and cholesterol production and helps the body obtain energy from food; and Folate aids cell growth, has a role in amino acid metabolism, and helps in the formation of red and white blood cells and proper cell division. 

Copper, Most mushrooms contains Copper. This is an essential mineral in biological systems. Helps producing energy in cells and building strong tissue, copper works with iron and enables the body to form red blood cells and maintain blood volume. Copper also helps the body absorb iron and maintains bones, blood vessels and nerves, and promotes immune function. Copper level in our system have also been linked to high blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. 

Fibre, Mushrooms contain  alpha and beta glucans, of which the latter have been identified as a primary medicinal nutrient. Mushrooms contains beta-glucans which help increase the production of white blood cells. If your immune system is lowered, mushrooms can help improve the count and function of white blood cells and have a protective effect against cancer. Additionally, beta glucans are indigestible, and as they travel through the digestive tract, they bind to cholesterol and take it out of the body with them, lowering blood cholesterol. Apart from reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, improving blood sugar levels for individuals with diabetes, and boosting heart health  Dietary fibre supports good overall health by maintaining gut bacteria, helping with constipation and bowel issues, and aiding weight control.

Do you know about Umami ??? All mushrooms are a rich source of umami, the fifth basic taste (Sweet, Salty, Sour & Bitters). Dried mushrooms tend to have more umami than fresh ones, and cooked mushrooms more than raw. This means that adding mushrooms in any form will add this unique taste to foods.