Today we know our mental health is as important as our physical health. Here’s how adding mushrooms to your diet might help you cope with mental health illnesses.

What you should know:

How do mushrooms help reduce the risk of depression?
Health benefits of mushrooms
Healthy mushroom recipes to try at home

How do mushrooms help reduce the risk of depression?

Recent studies have revealed that people who eat mushrooms more regularly tend to have a lower risk of depression. Mushrooms are rich in minerals such as potassium and the amino acid ergothioneine. They are both linked with reducing depression and anxiety. Ergothioneine can reduce oxidative stress, which is one of the health benefits of mushrooms. However, this doesn’t mean you must consume mushrooms in high quantities. People who eat mushrooms in moderation have the same risk of depression as those who eat them more.

Health benefits of mushrooms?

Besides improving your mental health, mushrooms also benefit your physical health. Here are some other health benefits of mushrooms that you can gain.

Boosts immune system: Mushrooms contain Vitamin D, which benefits your immune system and improves bone health. They also contain zinc which is an essential part of your immune system.
Generates energy in the body: Mushrooms also contain copper, which helps your body utilize iron better and improve energy production. The vitamin B complex in mushrooms also helps the body generate more energy from daily food consumption.
Low-calorie count: One cup of mushrooms contains less than 20 calories. This allows you to reduce your calorie intake during the day while eating nutritious food.

Healthy mushroom recipes to try at home

If you are looking for a healthy way to add mushrooms to your diet, here’s a soup recipe, that is suitable for the winter season.

Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

340 grams of mushrooms chopped and cleaned
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 finely chopped garlic cloves
550 grams of chopped vegetables (including carrots, broccoli, etc.)
8 cups (2 litres) of vegetable or chicken brot60 grams of chopped green vegetables (spinach, spring onion, kale, etc.)

Mushroom-soup-recipe_activ living community Method

Add the chopped mushrooms into a pot with olive oil and stir for a while.
While stirring, add the garlic and chopped vegetables to this mixture.
Pour the broth into the pot and let it boil. Once it boils, lower the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Top it off with the chopped greens and serve.

Avocado Stuffed Mushroom

1 large avocado, scoop it out
Chopped leeks
2 spoon butter
Crushed garlic clove
1/6th cup of chopped tomatoes
10 large portabella mushroom
2 spoons of goat cheese
1 spoon lime concentration
Half a spoon of black pepper
Nicely cut fresh rosemary.

Method:

Chop the mushrooms and remove the stems.
Melt butter in a pan and cook garlic while heating them together for 2-3 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a bowl that has avocado.
Now, cut mushroom stems and mix them with tomato, salt, rosemary and pepper. Stir it nicely to make a paste.
Pour the paste into the mushroom, bake it at 204 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes and serve it.

There might be several health benefits of mushrooms, but they will not be a complete fix for any mental health illnesses. You must consult a trusted medical professional for any treatment or preventive measures if you suffer from a serious mental health condition

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