Mushrooms Benefits: 4 Reasons To Eat This Versatile Veggie Regularly

Mushrooms are one of the most delectable foods that can be included in a vegetarian diet. Did you know it is amongst the rare food items that are a dietary source of Vitamin D? It is a low-calorie vegetable which you can also eat as part of weight loss diet. It is versatile in nature. It can be used in curries, salads, soups and can even be eaten as a snack. In this article, we are going to talk about the many reasons why you must eat mushrooms regularly.

Mushrooms health benefits: Why they must be a part of your daily diet

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Even though the delicious taste of this veggie is convincing enough to eat them regularly, here are some more reasons that will make you fall in love with it!

1. Vitamin D

Yes, you can get Vitamin D from mushrooms. According to WebMD, mushrooms make Vitamin D when exposed to UV light. One portabella mushroom, when treated with UV light can prove you with sufficient vitamin D for a day. White button, brown cremini and portabella varieties of mushroom can provide you with Vitamin D.

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2. Selenium

Selenium works like antioxidant in the body. It offers protection from damage caused by free radicals. This also helps in strengthening the immune system. Mushrooms are a great source of selenium.

Mushrooms are a rich source of selenium
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3. Weight loss

Mushrooms are low in calories. One serving or five white button mushrooms or one whole portabella mushrooms contains only 20 calories. It is also filling in nature and can keep you full for longer.

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4. They are versatile in nature

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar says that you must eat foods that are versatile in nature. Versailte foods are those that are easily available, are easy to cook, and there are several ways in which you can eat them. Be it salads or curries or sabzis or soups, there are many ways you can eat and enjoy mushrooms!

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