Weekly Links: Mushroom News from Around the Web
Doctor uses some foods as medicines Keith Martin, a nutritionist at Arizona State University revealed some fascinating research to the Washington Post this week. Martin found that in the presence of viruses like the common cold and the flu, all mushroom varieties can help raise the levels of the immune system’s proteins to three to five time normal! Your immune system just called and would like a side of mushrooms for dinner tonight. 
The You Docs have a beef about red meat Move to the meaty mushroom! That’s what “The You Docs” are telling the Idaho Statesman. Big, thick and juicy, Portabella mushrooms have been rated as satisfying and tasty as beef in studies, and they make your arteries younger. Use in place of beef in stroganoff, or throw ‘em on the barbecue for a “make yourself younger with great taste” burger.
White vegetables: The forgotten color Many people believe that white vegetables have no significant nutritional value. Not so! In fact, most white vegetables are packed with flavorful nutrients that fight disease. KIVI-TV reminds you to enjoy those white veggies, mushrooms included!
Asthma’s possible link to vitamin D Did you know 40,000 American miss work or school every day because of asthma; that’s a lot of people and a lot of work! USA Weekend reports on recent research linking low vitamin D levels and asthma.
Pizza with mushrooms, goat cheese, arugula and walnuts Nothing beats a good pizza with mushrooms, but check out this exceptional recipe from the New York Times, mouth-watering goodness!
Mushrooms: A nutritious part of a balanced dinner The Wilmington News Journal declares mushrooms should be a part of everyone’s diet and we couldn’t have said it better! With few calories, no fat and full of vitamins and minerals, who could disagree.
Another reason to take vitamin D: Your lady business Fit Sugar reports on yet another reason why vitamin D is imperative for your health. The impact of being vitamin D-deficient goes beyond softening our bones; it affects the health of your lady business. A new health study found that low levels of vitamin D increase the risk of a woman developing vaginosis, the most common bacterial infection for women of child-bearing age.
