Mushrooms are an exceptional food providing almost as many unique and desirable flavors as there are different types. One of the most commonly eaten mushrooms, the crimini species, part of the "common button mushroom" family, offers itself as an astoundingly vitamin-and-mineral-rich food.
For, it is an excellent source of selenium, riboflavin (vitamin B2), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), copper, niacin (vitamin B3), potassium and phosphorus. Selenium is good for you because it promotes the livelihood of a variety of the most important antioxidants throughout the body. This means it heals fight heart disease and cancer. Also, selenium is known for helping in the repair of DNA strands that are irregular, making it a very valuable mineral to have flowing through your body.
Crimini mushrooms are also a good source of copper and iron, which are essential in the production and stabilization of the molecule that carries and releases O2 into the blood called hemoglobin. As a result of their notable Riboflavin (vitamin B2) content, crimini mushrooms have been shown in studies to reduce the occurrence rate of migraine head aches in those who suffer from them. In another study, it was demonstrated that those who have niacin rich diets, such as those who eat a lot of mushrooms, were 70% less likely to have Alzheimer's disease!
What are some easy ways to consume these unbelievably healthy mushrooms? Mushrooms are great when their stems are removed and they're stuffed with various cheeses and breads crumbs and other veggies, such as tomatoes and onions. A mushroom, tomato, broccoli and basil omelet makes a delicious breakfast or brunch.
You can also throw them on the Foreman grill with a turkey or veggie burger, and then top them with a slice of jalapeño pepper jack cheese and place them on a toasted sourdough bun. This make for a great lunch sandwich. Mushrooms are also commonly key ingredients in many sweet and spicy Asian stir-fries.
