Eat a week of superhero vegetables
Give your health a boost with these superfood vegetable recipes, so there's no excuse NOT to get your 5 a day
Reasons to eat mushrooms : the super 'shroom
VITAMIN D: Mushrooms are the only vegetable and the second known source (after cod liver oil) to contain vitamin D in edible form.
PAIN RELIEVER: Mushrooms contain potassium, which is known for being a natural pain reliever and reduces joint stiffness. Perfect for a post-workout snack.
IMMUNITY: A powerful antioxidant in mushrooms called Ergothioneine helps protect and boost immunity. They also contain natural antibiotics similar to penicillin.
LOWER CHOLESTEROL: The fibre and certain enzymes in mushrooms help lower cholesterol levels. Plus their high lean protein content helps burn cholesterol as you digest them.
NUTRIENT-PACKED: Mushrooms contain a selection of vitamins and minerals including B vitamins, vitamin D, selenium, copper and potassium.
NOW TRY THE RECIPE: Clever mushroom carbonara
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