Mushrooms contain about 80 to 90 percent water, and are very low in calories . They have very little sodium and fat, and 8 to 10 percent of the dry weight is fiber. Hence, they are an ideal food for persons following a weight management program or a diet for hypertensives.
Also mushrooms are an excellent source of potassium, a mineral that helps lower elevated blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke. One serving of mushrooms also provides about 20 to 40 percent of the daily value of copper, a mineral that has cardioprotective properties.
Mushrooms are a rich source of riboflavin, niacin, and selenium. Selenium is an antioxidant that works with vitamin E to protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals
The latest findings show that white button mushrooms can reduce the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer. An extract of white button mushrooms decreased cell proliferation and decreased tumor size in a dose-dependent manner.
Here is the recipe:
INGREDIENTS :
White Button Mushrooms - 15 to 20
Green chilies - 2 ( (chopped)
Onion - 1 (finely chopped )
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
PROCEDURE:
1. Finely chop the onion and the mushrooms.
2. Heat oil in a kadai and add the chopped onion and green chilies and saute for 2 mins.
3. Then add the chopped mushrooms to it and cook on a low flame for 3 - 5 mins.
4. Once it turns dry, put in the pepper powder and salt. And keep stirring for a min and remove from flame.
Garnish with a little lemon juice ( optional ) and serve.
This really goes well with frozen paratha, chapati n rice.
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