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Magical Mushrooms: 6 surprising benefits of including it in your diet

The next time you ask the chef to exclude mushrooms from your dish, you'll remember this. Trust us, you'll regret excluding it.

Written by Aishwarya Iyer | Published : August 21, 2018 8:15 PM IST

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Mushrooms

When it comes to sticking to a healthy diet, mushrooms are a must-have. Be it for their anti-inflammatory properties or disease fighting properties, they are clear winners. They are low in carbohydrates, calories and a great source of Vitamin B, minerals and protein.

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Cancer

Prevents cancer: Mushrooms contain beta-glucans which act as anti-tumor agents and help in inhibiting the growth of cancerous cells in case of prostate cancer. Moreover, it is also said to prevent breast cancer.

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Sexual Health

Sexual health: Mushrooms are packed with zinc that helps in boosting your sexual life by acting on the genital organs, especially in males. The regular consumption of zinc-rich mushrooms is found to improve the sperm count and fertility in men. Also Read - Mindful Communication: A Key To Cultivating Mental Resilience

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Heart Health

Heart health: Eating mushroom is one of the best ways to lower your cholesterol levels naturally. Selenium, a mineral present in these foods acts as a powerful antioxidant that protects the body cells from damage.

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Eat Mushrooms

Boosts immunity and lowers inflammation: According to 2005 study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, mushrooms contain “compounds and complex substances with antimicrobial, antiviral, antitumor, antiallergic, immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, antiatherogenic, hypoglycemic, and hepatoprotective activities.” Basically they help in boosting immunity by lowering inflammation. Also Read - 100 Modern and Unique Hindu Baby Names For Girls With Meanings

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Weight Loss

Weight-loss: This magical fungi is low on calories and high on protein so as to help you in battling the bulge.