Mushrooms: A Natural Way to Boost Your Immune System
Mushrooms contain complex carbohydrates and polysaccharides which increase our bodies immunity. Research strongly supports mushroom’s ability to prevent and even heal many ailments and conditions from cancer to a common cold. Here’s a short list of the mushrooms and some of the positive effects to eat for good health.
Maitake: Stimulates the immune cells in an anti-cancer fashion, lowers blood pressure, improves blood sugar
Reishi: Improves blood sugar, blood pressure, fat metabolism, inflammation
Butten: Increases vitamin D in the body (strengthens bones), helps create hormones, has a host of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capacity
Shitake: Boosts immunity, fights infection, prevents tumor growth
Portobello: Improves thyroid function, reduces plaque build up in arteries
When shopping: Make sure your mushrooms are firm, plump, fresh and wash them up. Also it’s advisable to refrain from wild mushrooms, some of which can be lethal!
In Health & Service,
Dr. Phillips
