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VIT D HIT AT HOME
We get most of our Vit D from sunlight, which is why our intake fluctuates throughout the year. Wintertime is when our levels are at their lowest, given the absence of sunlight and the longer, darker evenings. But we have the solution! By putting your mushrooms in the sunshine for as little as 15 minutes you’ll get your daily Vit D hit, as the sunlight enriches the mushrooms with all the vitamin D goodness. Mushrooms really are the gift that keeps on giving!
THE BLEND
The Blend is a healthy and nutritious way of incorporating more vegetables into your diet. By replacing a small portion of your meat with finely diced mushrooms, you are not only reducing your meat consumption, but your meals will be low in sugar, calories and fat than if they were prepared with meat alone.
The Blend >VITAMIN B
Mushrooms are a natural source of vitamins B2, B3 and B5, which help you build a stronger immune system. As well as Folic Acid B vitamins play a crucial role in maintain good health and well-being and help reduce tiredness and fatigue. They also contribute to the maintenance of normal skin.
FOLIC ACID
Folic Acid helps the body form healthy red blood cells. Folic acid also contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. On average, our blend recipes increased Folic Acid levels by a third, simply by adding mushrooms.
SELENIUM
Selenium mushrooms work to improve immune function and mental health. Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, nail, and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress (anti-oxidant properties)
LOW CALORIES
Mushrooms are naturally incredibly low in calories. One serving would contain 22 calories and no fat.
POTASSIUM
Potassium contributes to normal muscle function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
GET YOUR 5-A-DAY
Just 80g of mushrooms serves as one of your five-a-day. This could be served as 14 baby button mushrooms, 4 large closed cup mushrooms or 1 large flat mushroom. To learn more about the mushroom varieties, click here.
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