Health benefits of mushrooms
A mushroom is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source.
Button Mushrooms are popular in India and are easily available at any gourmet store’s vegetable aisle. Listed below are the benefits of mushrooms that we never knew.
Mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins which also play an important role in the nervous system.
Mushrooms are also a source of important minerals. Potassium is an important mineral found in mushrooms. It aids in the maintenance of normal fluid and mineral balance, which helps control blood pressure.
They help to strengthen the immune system as well. Mushrooms provide ergothioneine (which is a naturally occurring amino acid) a naturally occurring antioxidant that may help protect the body’s cells.
Mushrooms are the only source of vitamin D in the produce aisle and one of the few non-fortified food sources often grouped with vegetables, mushrooms provide many of the nutritional attributes of produce, as well as attributes more commonly found in meat, beans or grains.
Mushrooms are low in calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free and very low in sodium, yet they provide several nutrients that are typically found in animal foods or grains.
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Benefits of drinking water early in the morning
Drinking water in empty stomach in the morning can be immensely beneficial for the body
We tend to complicate things when it comes to taking care of our health. A few simple steps can go a long way in taking care of our health, and one easy way of ensuring it is by drinking sufficient water in empty stomach first thing in the morning. Not only does it clear your stomach, it goes a long way in reducing the risk of a number of diseases. Firstly, it purifies the colon and it improves the stomach’s chances to absorb nutrients properly. A better digestive system automatically takes care of a lot of other things. It is also one of the secrets behind a glowing skin, as water removes the toxins from the blood. Drinking water also improves the creation of new blood cells as well as muscle cells, and helps you in losing weight.
Also, make sure not to eat anything for a while after you drink water in the morning. This water treatment therapy has no side effects and boosts your metabolism greatly. About four glasses of water (one litre) on an average daily would be great. If it feels too much in the beginning, you can start off slowly and then gradually increase the intake.
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Five foods for perfect skin
Here are five food items you can eat for great skin
Want smooth, soft and healthy skin? Try these five food items that promise to do so.
Bell peppers: They are low calorie and versatile – grill them, stiry fry them or eat them raw. These juicy, hot and sweet veggies have a flavour of their own and what’s more – they help you get flawless skin too!
Dark chocolate – Yes, this sinful favourite can give you absolutely healthy and perfect skin by increasing blood circulation in the body. Plus, its full of antioxidants and so, you will detoxify your body with a piece a day!
Green tea – Replace your daily beverage with this healthy flavourful and fat free version. It detoxifies and cleanses your body from inside and the effects show outside!
Seeds – They are snacky and fun to eat and the essential oils present in sunflower, chia, flax, pumpkin and all kinds of different seeds, ensures that moisture levels are in control and the body gets enough vitamin E. Plus they are rich in protein too.
Papaya – Low calorie, sweet and great for the body papayas make great face packs as well as purify your insides. They are beneficial for women suffering from ovarian problems too and now, they make excellent skin purifiers. The vitamin C and E and beta-carotene present, helps cure inflammation.
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