PART OF YOUR 5-A-DAY
Just 80g of mushrooms serves as one of your five-a-day. This could be served as 14 baby button mushrooms, 4 large closed cup mushrooms or 1 large flat mushroom.
SLIMMING
If you’re watching your weight, mushrooms are the perfect solution. In a 100g serving of mushrooms, the portion will contain only 22 calories and no fat at all. They also have such a low Glycaemic Index value, you would have to consume 1.2kg in less than 10 minutes to get a GI measurement.
Mushrooms are low in:
- Fat
- Carbohydrates
- Sodium
- Cholesterol
- Sugar
Mushrooms bring a powerful source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that’s hard to find anywhere else.
If you’re slimming or watching your weight, mushrooms are a great option. They contain virtually no fat, sugar or salt and are a valuable source of dietary fibre. In a 100g serving of mushrooms, the portion will contain only 22 calories.
Mushrooms are full of vitamins and minerals. They are a good source of copper, niacin (vitamin B3), vitamin B5, potassium, phosphorus, and iron.
Mushrooms are also high in antioxidants like selenium and glutathione, substances which are believed to protect cells from damage and reduce chronic disease and inflammation.
Vitamin D!
Mushrooms are the only fruit or vegetable source of this critical vitamin.
Mushrooms are seen as a super food and provide you with other health benefits such as:
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Low in calories
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High in selenium
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Helps prevent breast cancer
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Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
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Blendability
