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5 a day - One 80g portion of mushrooms acts as one of your 5 a day. Health
agencies recommend a minimum of 5 potions of fruit and vegetables a day to keep
your body healthy from the inside out.


Water - Mushrooms contain 80-90% water and contain no fat


Low in Calories - Mushrooms have a very low calorific value making them an
ideal part of a healthy diet


Rich in Potassium - Mushrooms are a good source of potassium, an essential
mineral required by the body. Potassium benefits include its ability to lower
raises blood pressure.


Virtually Fat & Carbohydrate Free


 Mushrooms are a rich source of Riboflavin & Niacin


Rich source of the Wonder Ingredient Selenium - Selenium is an antioxidant
that works with vitamin E to protect cells from the damaging effects of free
radicals. Some studies show that Selenium may have significant health benefits
against prostate and breast cancer.


Low GI Food - Ideal for those watching their weight as mushrooms contain all
the vitamin and mineral health benefits without high carbohydrates and fats.


High in Super Antioxidants - Recent studies have shown that mushrooms contain
prime natural source of the powerful antioxidant L-Ergothioneine. It has been
found that just a handful of white button mushrooms have about 12 times more of
the antioxidant than wheat germ and four times more than chicken liver which
were previously thought to be the best sources. L-Ergothioneine scavenges free
radicals and protects the body’s DNA from damage. As a result of this research,
the Pennsylvania State University advocated that white mushrooms be elevated to
'superfood' status.


Source of Vitamin B & Iron


Reduce absorption of Bad Cholesterol - Mushrooms contain Statins that not
only reduce the absorption of bad cholesterol from food but also help reduce its
build up in the arteries.


Good Source of Fibre

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