It’s autumn — the season when mushrooms are at their best. Low in calories and filling, mushrooms fit easily into a balanced diet while adding wonderful flavour to your dishes. So why not enjoy them more often? Today, ladies, we’re looking at what they bring to the table — fibre, vitamins, minerals and plant-based protein — before explaining why the way you cook them deserves a little attention.
What are the benefits of mushrooms?
They’re filling and low in calories
Mushrooms are incredibly low in calories — just 25 calories per 100 grams! This applies to all varieties, from the everyday button mushroom to morels, chanterelles, and golden chanterelles. Great news!
They also provide 2 grams of fibre and are extremely filling thanks to their high water content. When it comes to carbohydrates and fats, mushrooms are equally light — just 0.5 grams. The verdict? You can happily make them a staple on your plate!
They’re rich in vitamins and minerals
Mushrooms contain a range of vitamins and minerals, including copper, selenium, potassium, vitamin D, vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
Fibre and resistant starch
Mushrooms contain fibre and water, as well as resistant starch. Another good reason to enjoy them more often.
They provide plant-based protein
Mushrooms provide plant-based protein, making them a useful way to vary your protein sources from day to day and maintain a balanced diet.
Watch out for how you cook them!
If you love wild mushrooms, the question of how to prepare them will quickly arise. It’s hard to imagine a pan of porcini mushrooms without a drizzle of oil — and that’s where things can go wrong! We have a tendency to cook mushrooms with too much fat, and the calories we consume come not from the mushrooms themselves, but from everything we add during cooking. It’s therefore best to learn how to cook them with as little added fat as possible, so they stay light and full of flavour.
In short… mushrooms tick all the boxes! It’s time to make them a more regular feature on our plates. To help you do just that, we’ll be sharing some delicious and flavoursome mushroom recipes on the blog very soon. We think you’ll love them.
How do you like to cook mushrooms, ladies? Tell us all about it in our CelluBlue community. Over to you!
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