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 Could mushrooms be the cure for cancer?
One of the holy grails of modern medical research is the search for a cure to cancer, so it is pleasing to see mushrooms put forward as a potential solution. And while the story stops short of proclaiming mushrooms as a cure, it does highlight the healthy power of mushrooms. The article correctly identifies mushrooms as being neither plant nor animal, but in a kingdom of their own.
A medicinal plant expert quoted in the story claims the immune value of mushrooms to be critically important and "just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the possible health benefits". To read the full story click here.
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| My Kitchen Rules - go the mushroom
With a following of more than 1.7 viewers Australia-wide, mushrooms continue to feature strongly on Channel 7's My Kitchen Rules. Contestants in the cooking game appear to love their mushrooms, with many including them as key ingredients in the dishes being cooked.
Carly and Tresne's Mushroom Arancini with Tomato Sauce and Caprese Salad, can be viewed here. The recipe of Prawn and Mushroom Polenta Ball coooked by Helena and Vikki can be found here. |
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Mushroom medley and immune support 
Compassionate health coach Lauren Glucina, a student of Herbal Medicine based in Sydney, LOVES mushrooms!
She admits to being "obsessed with mushrooms ... because they are just so damn good!" She claims mushrooms are "one of the most powerful natural medicines", assisting auto-immune disorders, are anti-inflammatory and immune modulating, containing B vitamins and vitamin D, are very cancer protective and great for weight loss. Just the things that mushroom lover want to hear. The full article can be found here. |
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Diabetes food & health seminar
It is always great to read where people pick up research information and start telling others about the power of mushrooms. It is particularly pleasing when we see health professionals helping to spread the word, because it adds an even deeper layer of credibility to the mushrooms and health message.
A recent Diabetes Food And Health Seminar is a great example. The seminar featured Senior CSIRO Research Dietitian, Pennie Taylor, talking about healthy eating for diabetes. The website leaves readers in no doubt about where mushrooms fit when it comes to health. "Pennie will discuss the important role mushrooms play in our health and will help to apply current research around healthy eating for diabetes via the CSIRO Diet and Diabetes Lifestyle Plan." Go mushrooms!! |
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Mushroom Magic
 OK, so the headline might not be the most imaginative, but the article is a beauty. The first paragraph in this Nature & Health article sets the tone: "They lower blood pressure, boost immunity, prevent heart disease, help you to lose weight - mushrooms are ridiculously good for you."
The article goes on to cover the potential for mushrooms to reduce the risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease, while also being a great food for anyone watching their weight.It also features a range of lesser known mushrooms and describes their health benefits. Read more here.
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16 healthy reasons to enjoy eating mushrooms 
It is great to see people passionate about living naturally urging others to eat mushrooms because of the fantastic health benefits! DIY Natural lists 16 healthy reasons to enjoy eating mushrooms including anti-cancer activity, power antioxidants and stimulating the immune system. It is certainly a great list for mushroom lovers everywhere.
Why not share the list with a friend and give them a simple reminder why they should add a few mushrooms to the daily diet to enjoy good health. The full list can be found here. |
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| Man flu-conquering mushrooms on toast
Targetting men, and in particular health, men have been urged to cook up some mushrooms
 on toast. The Men's Health website article claims "the humble fungi is a good source of the anti-oxidant selenium - a mineral that slashes your risk of developing more severe bouts of man flu".The message is simple and so is the recipe, which concludes with the words: "Tip everything onto the toast and wonder why all medicine doesn't taste quite this good." A great thought for mushroom lovers everywhere. Click here for the details.
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| What are the health benefits of mushrooms
Naturally enough we love it when we see websites spreading the news about the power of mushrooms. Normally it is health sites or even food bloggers, but this time it is a site that promises "clear answers to common questions". The wiseGEEK article says that research suggests that niacin-rich foods, like mushrooms, appear to prevent or delay Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders by as much as 70%. All of which points to the fact that the healthy news about mushrooms is getting out to a wider audience every day. Click here for the details. |
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