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Oyster mushrooms are unique mushrooms. The conducted research revealed that they limit the effect of nebrodeolysin, i.e. a type XNUMX HIV protein. The fact that they reduce cancerous tumors should also not go unnoticed.
Mycotherapy is the treatment of diseases by eating mushrooms. They have different properties depending on the species. Proponents of natural medicine should take oyster mushrooms for a fork.
Oyster mushrooms full of health!
Where to find these mushrooms? If we do not want to buy in stores, we can start looking for them in November in gardens and forests, and even parks. With a light winter, mushroom picking lasts until February. It is worth going for a walk with the basket, because the nutritional properties of oyster mushrooms are as good as vegetables. Minerals – phosphorus, potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, selenium, and zinc. Vitamins – B12, ryoflavin, thiamine and niacin, vitamin C. Acids – oil and linolenic. On the other hand, saturated fatty acids account for less than 10 percent. Substances – pleurane, ergothioneine and Beta-glucan.
Oyster mushrooms for diseases
There are at least seven reasons why you should include oyster mushrooms in your daily diet. It is worth mentioning that dietary preparations are made with their use. When using them in recipes, let’s not forget that dried ones contain ten times more nutrients in each gram than freshly harvested ones.
- Oyster mushrooms lower sugar levels, which is why they are especially recommended for diabetes.
- They reduce cholesterol levels, prevent the formation of atherosclerotic beds and strengthen the walls of blood vessels, which is important for people suffering from atherosclerosis.
- They are an excellent remedy for those at risk of heart damage and those struggling with coronary artery disease.
- Oyster mushrooms contribute to lowering the pressure in the eyeballs.
- They treat some cancers and shrink the tumors that accompany them. Because they are rich in a-glucans, they support the fight against breast and colon cancer, and thanks to polysaccharides – prostate cancer.
- They counteract aging and damage to body cells, rejuvenate. They are called the source of longevity. They increase the hydration and elasticity of the skin, and thanks to their regular consumption, wrinkles become less visible.
- These mushrooms overcome fatigue of tendons, muscles and joints.
- They strengthen the immune system.
Bring out the taste and health on the plate
Small ones are especially popular oyster mushroom hatswhich are not stringy and are ideal for marinating as well as for freezing or drying. However, remember to wash them for a short time, because they absorb water quickly. In addition, they are very fragile, so it is good to look for mushrooms on a tray or in a basket, which will help them survive transport in their entirety.
Oyster mushrooms are delicious as a stuffing for pancakes or dumplings, but you can also make a delicious sauce, soup or salad out of them. Fried a’la pork chops certainly fit into Polish tastes.