Mushroom History
These 5 fantastic superfood mushrooms that will help improve your health are Chaga, Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Shitake and Turkey Tail. Mushrooms have been around for thousands of years and have been used as a source of food. There has been a fear of mushroom poisoning is in all cultures throughout the world. However in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Italy people have a long history of enjoying the benefits of mushrooms. The oldest archeological record of probable mushroom use dates back to 5000 years B.C.
In Modern Times
Mushrooms have grown in use and popularity for their nutritional benefits as well as medicinal properties. For instance the most popular mushrooms that you can easily find at the grocery stores in the produce department are White button, Portabellas, and Oyster mushrooms. Shitake are now readily available dehydrated in most grocery stores. You can easily shop online for Chaga mushroom tea, Reishi supplements, Shitake, and Turkey Tail.
Chaga
Chaga Mushroom is non-toxic and grows mainly in cold climate forests on the bark of birch trees. It provides antioxidant support and contains wide variety of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Therefore some of the benefits are:
- Lowering Cholesterol
- Lowering Blood Pressure
- Support Immune System
- Slow Aging Process
- Prevent Cancer
- DNA Support
For instance Chaga can be consumed in a capsule form, liquid extract, powder blend and tea form.
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s mane is native to North America, Asia and Europe. It grows in hardwoods such as oaks, elms, poplars and maple. And is also gaining popularity for being helpful in improving cognitive function. It can be cooked with butter and onions an some say the flavor is similar to lobster. Some benefits are:
- Mental Clarity
- Focus
- Memory
- Help ulcers
- Inflammation
- Tumors of alimentary canal
Lion’s Mane can be consumed in capsule form, liquid extract, powder and tea form.
Digestive Soother Smoothie
4-Chunks of pineapple , 4-Chunks of papaya, 1-Tablespoon of Microbiome , 3 to 5 drops of liquid stevia Ice and enough water for smoothie usually 1cup of water. This smoothie is great to try if you have an upset stomach due to over eating or sluggish digestion.
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