Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World EP: 422 The Medicinal Benefits of Mushrooms with Dr. Christopher Hobbs
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Mar 15, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Christopher Hobbs, a practicing herbalist and expert on medicinal mushrooms, shares his insights on the nutritional power of mushrooms. He highlights their role as a superfood packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein. Dr. Hobbs explains how mushrooms can be a source of vitamin D, why cooking them is important for absorption, and recommends shiitake as a great starter mushroom. He also delves into their benefits for gut health, emphasizing their prebiotic properties and impact on the microbiome.
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Mushrooms Are Nutrient-Dense Powerhouses
- Mushrooms provide high-quality protein, essential fatty acids, trace minerals and B vitamins rivaling meat and produce sources.
- They are also the only produce-level food high in vitamin D after sun exposure.
Sun-Activate Mushrooms For Vitamin D
- Put shiitake or oyster mushrooms in the sun 15–20 minutes to convert ergosterol to vitamin D.
- A few mushrooms in a meal can supply your daily vitamin D requirement.
Cook Mushrooms Until Tender
- Always cook mushrooms thoroughly until tender to break tough cell walls and release nutrients and beta-glucans.
- Raw mushrooms (except sliced button mushrooms) can cause digestive upset and provide little benefit.
