(Natural News) Organic functional mushrooms refer to exotic mushrooms that grow in dense forests, on fallen logs or even on the Himalayan plateau. Known as “medicinal mushrooms” by traditional and folk medicine practitioners and often termed as “mushroom nutraceuticals” by manufacturers of dietary supplements, these superfoods are now referred to as “adaptogenic mushrooms” for their […]

(Natural News) Mushrooms are edible fungi that are often prized for their health benefits. They are known to prevent diseases and prolong your life. Many varieties of mushrooms possess psychotropic and antibiotic properties. Mushrooms are also prebiotics, improving the gut microbiome’s beneficial bacteria, such as Acidophilus and Bifidobacterium. As a result, they enhance digestion and […]

(Natural News) Medicinal mushrooms, such as chaga, reishi, shiitake, lion’s mane, and cordyceps, are some of the most dynamic healing foods available. Listed below are five health benefits that medicinal mushrooms offer. They increase antioxidant activity: Many mushrooms have high antioxidant properties and neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals. For example, reishi mushroom extracts are reported […]

(Natural News) One of the best ways to get on top of your cholesterol is to eat shiitake (Lentinula edodes). This mushroom contains eritadenine that converts unhealthy cholesterol into amino acids. A Japanese study revealed that the superfood’s anti-cholesterol activity could be boosted further if paired with medium-chain triglyceride. Shiitake extract has been used as […]

(Natural News) The idea of eating fungi is off-putting for some people, yet mushrooms are a celebrated culinary ingredient in cuisines around the world. They aren’t just to add flavor to certain dishes either. Some mushrooms can also provide a person with multiple health benefits, chief of which is strengthening your immune system. Medicinal mushrooms aren’t […]

(Natural News) Mushrooms are not only used as cooking ingredients, but also for their medicinal purposes. At least 270 mushroom species are known to have therapeutic properties. Medicinal mushrooms have been used traditionally for their ability to fight cancer, enhance immunity, and prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes – benefits that are heavily […]

(Natural News) Cancer is a disease that can be prevented through an active lifestyle and a healthy diet. Nutritionist Rick Hay discussed which food items are beneficial for supporting the body in keeping cancer at bay. (h/t to Healthista.com.) Leafy green and cruciferous vegetables — These refer to the vegetables under the Brassica genus of plants which includes broccoli, […]