Weekly Links: Mushroom News from Around the Web
10 Surprisingly Healthy Foods Some people still believe that mushrooms add flavor to meals, but no nutrition. Cooking Light turns this idea on its head by highlighting that mushrooms are the only fruit or veggie with natural vitamin D. A couple other “surprisingly” healthy foods that make the list are dark chocolate (it may help reduce high blood pressure, in small portions of course) and potatoes (they’re a great source of potassium and fiber). Check out their recipe for Mushroom-Herb Chicken as well.
Sick This Holiday Season? The holiday season is busy for all, and unfortunately it’s a prime time for illnesses to weigh us down. CBS recommends three ways to stay healthy for the holidays:
1) Get enough sleep – an adult needs 7-8 hours each night
2) Wash hands properly – scrub for 20-30 seconds and dry with a paper towel, not a blower
3) Load up on vitamin D – try to eat foods like mushrooms, salmon or eggs
Party Food The holiday season crept up fast. If you need some new holiday appetizer ideas, check out these mushroom rolls suggested by The New York Times’ blog, Bitten. Mushrooms are very versatile and add a nutritious kick to any meal.
Adjusting to winter Americans hardly ever get enough vitamin D throughout the winter, as less time is spent outdoors – which is especially true for northerners. The “sunshine vitamin” can be hard to get during the winter months, but not if you eat the right foods (like mushrooms!). A vitamin D deficiency can be very dangerous, not only for bone health but also in regard to cancer prevention, immunity and overall wellbeing.
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