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Benefits of Culinary Mushrooms

Mushrooms like Lion's Mane and Oysters are considered specialty culinary mushrooms. There are many health benefits to eating specialty mushrooms. It's important to cook your mushrooms for about 15 minutes to break down a substance called Chitin and allow you to absorb the full nutritional benefits.  Mushrooms are high in the following: Protein Protein is an important part of a healthy, balanced diet. Protein is made of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids. You body uses these amino acids as an energy source, to build and repair muscles and bones, and to produce hormones and enzymes. Fiber Fiber helps to regulate the body's blood sugar and keeps hunger and blood sugar in check. It also helps to promote a healthy balance...

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