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Mushrooms are one of the most popular autumn foods. It is low in calories and rich in dietary fibre. Personal trainer Kenta Hayashi asserts that mushrooms are the king of the diet. He recommends taking it regularly, even if you don’t want to lose weight.
Mushrooms are the number one food recommended not only for losing weight, but also for improving health, according to Sputnik.
There are many types of mushrooms that are easy to store. Freezing destroys their cells, increases their nutritional content and improves taste. The amount of some useful elements increases during drying.
The Japanese “News Yahoo” website asked Hayashi about the benefits of mushrooms, which he considers the first food to be eaten.
a lot of fiber
Beta-glucan, the dietary fiber found in mushrooms, has other benefits besides improving bowel function.
Strengthening the immune system is a particularly important property of products in a diet with a limited amount of food. No matter how balanced the diet is, the immune system can still be weakened by low-calorie diets.
“Because a limited carbohydrate intake leads to a decrease in dietary fibre, mushrooms are an ideal source of nutrients that are usually low. They should be actively included in the diet, especially if you are on a ketogenic or low-carb diet,” the expert stresses.
Beta-glucan affects the intestinal microflora and enhances the excretion of cholesterol. If fatty meat predominates in your diet, then it is recommended to diversify the recipes using mushrooms. They prevent high cholesterol levels, which will undoubtedly contribute to the promotion of health.
Powerful anti-aging effect
Ergothioneine, which is especially abundant in mushrooms of the oyster mushroom family, is a type of amino acid with high antioxidant properties, ie a rejuvenating effect.
It has an excellent ability to remove active oxygen from the body and is therefore a useful nutrient for nutritionists who exercise intensely.
Hayashi notes, “Ergothioneine is a rare amino acid found only in fungi and some bacteria. It’s not made by the body. This ingredient also reduces damage from UV rays. It’s especially recommended for people who do a lot of outdoor sports.”
Ergothioneine is called the longevity vitamin, and its antioxidant power is believed to be thousands of times greater than vitamin E, a prominent member of the family of antioxidant vitamins.
Ergothioneine has a cosmetic effect on the skin and prevents DNA damage, so in the future it will receive increased attention in terms of skin beauty and health.
The medical component of regeneration
Glutathione injections have gained popularity in South Korea. This substance has a cosmetic effect on the skin. Glutathione is an element also found in mushrooms. It inhibits the production of melanin and increases the effectiveness of vitamin C, which is essential for beautiful skin. This is truly a rejuvenating nutrient.
Although glutathione is used in pharmaceuticals, it is synthesized in the body from amino acids such as glutamic acid, glycine and cysteine. Add mushrooms, peppers, and broccoli full of vitamin C to the main course, which is a source of protein, and you’ll have exactly what you need.
“Mushrooms improve liver function and promote detoxification, so they are especially recommended for those who drink them. Like ergothioneine, glutathione has powerful anti-aging properties, so mushrooms are indispensable if you are striving for beauty,” explains the trainer.
Plenty of vitamins
Mushrooms are rich in vitamins B and D. Vitamin B1 is necessary for carbohydrate metabolism, and B2 for fat metabolism, so it’s important but keep an eye on their levels, especially while dieting.
Mushrooms also contain vitamin B6, which is involved in protein metabolism. It is an excellent side dish for meat and fish dishes.
Hayashi advises, “Vitamin B3 niacin, which is abundant, plays an important role in converting nutrients into energy. It is also a coenzyme used to break down alcohol, which, along with glutathione, makes mushrooms a great evening snack.”
Vitamin D is a known element that is produced in the sun. However, most Japanese consume less than the recommended amount, and supplementation does not fully make up for it.
Minerals for the prevention of edema
When dieting, many are concerned about swelling.
Mushrooms are rich in potassium, a mineral the body needs during weight loss. It is unlikely that a normal diet would be deficient in potassium, but modern high-salt diets require some caution in terms of mineral balance.