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Today, oyster mushrooms can be found on the shelves of any supermarket. In addition to taste, they have a lot of useful properties. However, there are contraindications to eating these mushrooms. What are the benefits and harms of oyster mushrooms, and what are the nuances of their use, you will learn from our article.
Chemical composition
Oyster mushrooms have a rich chemical composition:
- calcium;
- silicon;
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- sodium;
- phosphorus;
- unsaturated fats;
- vitamins.
In addition, oyster mushrooms contain half of all the essential amino acids, which, in turn, have a positive effect on the body, increasing immunity. Mushrooms are low-calorie, but they quickly satisfy the feeling of hunger.
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Useful properties of oyster mushrooms
The product has the following properties:
- antioxidant;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiallergic;
- antibacterial.
Regular consumption of oyster mushrooms is considered a reliable prevention of diseases such as cholecystitis and obesity. The presence of plurothin in the composition causes the active use of these fungi in preventive therapy against cancerous tumors.
The nuances of eating oyster mushrooms
The rich chemical composition of the mushroom requires a responsible approach to its use.
The norm for an adult
The optimal dose for an adult is 150-200 g of oyster mushrooms. In the process of cooking, they retain most of their vitamins and minerals, so a mushroom dish will have a beneficial effect on health.
When using pickled oyster mushrooms, one should take into account acetic acid and salt, which are part of the marinade. That is why the dose of such a snack must be reduced by 2 times.
For diseases
The product is indicated for use by people suffering from the following diseases:
- diabetes;
- obesity;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- problems with vision;
- anemia;
- atherosclerosis.
In case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, ulcers), mushrooms should be completely excluded from your diet. A small amount of oyster mushrooms (100–150 g) is allowed to be consumed boiled.
When losing weight
Given that oyster mushrooms are low in calories, they are actively used in the process of losing weight. They are digested for a long time, due to which a feeling of satiety is maintained for a long time. When losing weight, mushrooms are best consumed boiled or stewed.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding
The product contains many trace elements, so mushrooms are very useful for pregnant women. The daily dose is 100–150 g. Boiled, stewed mushrooms are considered the best option. Pickled and dried oyster mushrooms are contraindicated for pregnant women.
Regular use of the product in food can cause constipation and flatulence. In this case, the daily rate of mushrooms should be halved.
Author’s advice
A nursing woman is not recommended to eat oyster mushrooms for six months after giving birth. The best options would be mushroom puree, soup.
Mushrooms for children
Pediatricians categorically do not recommend giving mushrooms to children under 3 years of age. From the age of 5, oyster mushrooms can be introduced into the child’s diet in the form of a sauce, dressing for the main course. From the age of 7, children can eat chopped mushrooms in small doses. It is recommended that children eat mushrooms no more than 1 time in 10-14 days.
Application in home cosmetology
Oyster mushrooms are quite actively used in the field of home cosmetology, due to the antioxidant properties of mushrooms.
Composition for skin toning
This mask will give the skin a feeling of hydration and elasticity. A small amount of fresh cucumber grated on a fine grater should be combined with a few drops of olive oil and chopped mushrooms. This mask is applied to the face for 10-15 minutes. Washes off with a damp cotton sponge.
Nutrition mask
In the cold season, you can prepare a nourishing mask of oyster mushrooms. 3 mushrooms must be chopped, add a spoonful of sour cream and a little green tea. The composition is applied for half an hour on the skin of the face. After use, the product should be thoroughly rinsed with water.
Application in folk medicine
Given the medicinal properties of the fungus, it is often used in folk medicine.
From gastritis
To get rid of this disease, you should drink mushroom pomace three times a day. The recommended dose is 1 tbsp. l.
From benign breast disease
In this case, alcohol tinctures are used.
You will need:
- oyster mushrooms – 0,5 kg;
- vodka – 1 l.
The product is alcoholized and infused for 10 days. You don’t need to strain. Take once a day for 1 tbsp. l. before eating.
From inflammation in the throat or nose
It is recommended to rinse the nose and throat with the prepared alcohol tincture.
From cardiovascular diseases
In the treatment of heart diseases, the product is insisted on “Cahors” for a week. Take a tablespoon before meals three times a day. The product must be stored in the refrigerator.
From festering wounds
To get rid of suppuration, you need to prepare an alcohol tincture. The components must be infused in a dark place for 10 days. The product should be filtered and diluted with water in equal parts. This composition wipes wounds and inflammation.
To improve immunity
Oyster mushrooms must be processed to a puree state, dried in the oven for 10 hours at a temperature of 60 ° C. The resulting mass is processed in a blender and taken three times a day, 0,5 tsp. before eating. The course of such therapy is 14 days.
To strengthen the nervous system and from insomnia
In case of problems with the nervous system, it is necessary to take 2 tbsp. l. alcohol tincture of the mushroom before bedtime.
Contraindications and possible harm
Eating the mushroom can lead to some discomfort: gas, diarrhea, heaviness. This is due to the fact that the product is quite difficult to digest.
The use of oyster mushrooms in food can also provoke an allergic reaction with characteristic nausea, itching of the skin.
With caution, the product should be eaten by the elderly and children – no more than 1 time in 10-14 days.
When starting to cook mushrooms, it is important to consider that they contain chitin, a type of fiber that is not digested. That is why oyster mushroom must certainly be thermally processed before eating. This will increase its digestibility by the digestive system by 70%. Even salted and pickled mushrooms must first be boiled.
The following diseases are considered contraindications to the use of the product in food:
- liver;
- kidney;
- stomach;
- gallbladder.
Oyster mushrooms are considered a valuable product with which you can saturate your body with a mass of useful trace elements. However, the use of mushrooms should be moderate, otherwise negative consequences are inevitable.