{"id":310,"date":"2016-09-12T05:45:32","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T05:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=310"},"modified":"2017-01-09T02:21:12","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T02:21:12","slug":"are-mushrooms-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Mushrooms Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short Answer:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, Mushrooms are Paleo!\"are<\/p>\n

Neither Vegetable nor Meat???<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Edible mushrooms are the fleshy, edible fruit of the macrofungi species which can appear either below or above ground.\u00a0 They are neither plants nor animals but mostly grouped with non-starchy vegetables<\/a>. They are classified as their own, being fungi. The fact that they are non-starchy means you can eat tons them regularly without gaining weight.<\/p>\n

The edibility of a mushroom is defined by the absence of undesirable health effects on human and their taste and aroma. Mushrooms are consumed because of their powerful nutritional content and medicinal benefits. Mycophagy or the act of consuming mushrooms can be dated back to ancient times.\u00a0 Mushrooms are usually eaten because of its natural \u201cumami\u201d taste which couldn\u2019t be found in any other vegetables or meats<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Common Types of Mushrooms<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mushrooms come in a wide range of varieties. They can either be cultivated or wild. There are a lot of mushroom species that are edible but the most popular ones are listed below:<\/p>\n

Crimini\/ Portobello<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crimini is a young Portobello which is a type of white mushrooms. It is darker, firmer and falavorful compared to other white mushrooms. Portobellos or the adult criminis are common in Italian cooking. Their large caps are perfect for marinating and grilling. They are good for making sandwiches and burgers. Crimini or Portobello contains\u00a0a carbohydrate that increases metabolism and controls blood sugar\u00a0levels. Both are ideal for weight loss and prostate cancer prevention.<\/p>\n

White Button<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also known as table mushrooms and champignons in France, the white buttons are the most popular but less intensely flavored among the varieties of white mushrooms. They can be found almost everywhere. \u00a0It can be chomped either raw or cooked, and works well in soups and salads, and on pizzas. High consumption of button mushrooms has been\u00a0linked to lowered risk ovarian\u00a0cancer in women.<\/p>\n

Shiitake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shiitake or black mushrooms have black caps that curl down and have a light woody taste and aroma. They\u00a0are denser, heavier, and higher in protein and iron compared to other varieties. It is commonly found in the wild but nowadays, most of them are being cultivated. It is more expensive that other mushrooms but worth the price because of the antioxidants present in it. L-ergothioneine is an example of antioxidant in shiitake which can protect the cells from oxidative stress. A polysaccharide called lentinan is also present in shitake, which are helpful in fighting tumors and boosting immune system.<\/p>\n

Oyster<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oyster mushrooms appear on the trunks or sides of a tree which give its name \u201ctree oyster\u201d. It is whitish in color and has a fan shape. It possesses a delicate taste and scent. Oyster mushrooms are common in many Chinese and Japanese dishes, mainly in soups and stir fries. Oyster mushrooms can aid in defending the body against viruses like HIV. They are also anti-inflammatory and wealthy in antioxidant compounds.<\/p>\n

Chanterelle <\/strong><\/p>\n

Chanterelle mushroom is one of the most popular among the wild ones. It is trumpet-like with a depression in the center of its cap.\u00a0It is fleshy and firm and has a scent similar to apricots. Chanterelle is common to European cuisines. It is high in vitamins C, D and K and contains\u00a0anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.<\/p>\n

Porcini<\/strong><\/p>\n

Porcini mushrooms are reddish brown in color with a smooth texture and aromatic, woody taste. It is popular in Italian cooking and is called cepes in France. Porcinis are highly anti-inflammatory and can help in regulating blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Lion\u2019s Mane<\/strong><\/p>\n

This type of mushroom is globular in shape with cascading teeth-like spines with spores. It is also known as sheep\u2019s head. It is high in protein and tastes like lobsters. Lion\u2019s Mane has been neuroprotective effects that may improve memory and mood. It can help with nerve damage by regenerating destroyed nerves.<\/p>\n

H<\/strong>en of the Wood<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hen of the wood or maitake is a type of mushroom that looks like cabbage from afar. It is usually found in the woods and is often sold in clusters with its soft, feathery, overlapping caps. Maitake has an earthy aroma and a gamy flavor. Its color can range from pure white to tan, to brown to gray. This type of mushroom has antioxidants which are found to inhibit various types of cancer cells.<\/p>\n

Reishi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commonly known as Ling Zhi, reishi is a mushroom considered to be a \u201csuper food\u201d due to its water soluble polysaccharides which has anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. It is soft, corky and flat with a kidney-shaped cap.<\/p>\n

Shimeji<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shimeji mushrooms are native to East Asia but can also be found in Europe. It is very common in Japanese dishes and has a meaty taste. Its stem is usually white in color and the cap is brownish or grey. Shimeji has been also used as a traditional remedy for destroying growing tumors. They can also help to ward off diabetes and prevent asthma.<\/p>\n

Mushrooms & Its Nutrients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While not considered as vegetable, mushrooms are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are loaded with B vitamins such as riboflavin, folate, thiamine, pantothenic acid, and niacin which help to provide energy by breaking down proteins, fats and carbohydrates, B vitamins play an important role in the nervous system.<\/p>\n

Mushrooms are also excellent, non-fortified dietary sources of vitamin D which has been shown to inhibit the growth of\u00a0cancer\u00a0cells by contributing to the regulation of the cell growth cycle. It also contains important minerals that cannot be easily obtained from other food sources.\u00a0 This includes selenium, potassium,\u00a0copper, iron, and phosphorus. \u00a0Selenium works as an antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals. Copper helps produce red blood cells which carries the oxygen throughout the body. Potassium aids in regulating blood pressure and full functionality of the muscles and heart.<\/p>\n

Mushrooms are naturally low in sodium and calories, high in fiber and free from fats, cholesterol and gluten which make it a good addition to ones diet.<\/p>\n

Start Eating Your Mushrooms Now!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We already know how nutritious mushrooms can be but there is more to it that can be beneficial to good health. Many studies have shown that eating naturally-grown foods like mushrooms have significant health benefits to thehuman body.<\/p>\n

Antioxidants, Anti-cancer and Immunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mushrooms are one of the foods high in selenium which protects the body cells from damage that might later on result to chronic diseases such as cancer. Selenium can help improve immune response to infections and prevent inflammation and tumor growth. Mushrooms can also help strengthen the immune system through L-ergothioneine, a naturally occurring antioxidant that may help protect the body\u2019s cells from oxidative stress. The beta-glucan fibers found in the cell walls of mushrooms stimulate the immune system to fight cancer cells and prevent tumors from forming.<\/p>\n

Heart health<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fiber,\u00a0potassium\u00a0and vitamin C found in mushrooms all contribute to good cardiovascular health. Potassium and sodium work together in the body to help regulate\u00a0and lower blood pressure and decrease risks of cardiovascular diseases. Beta-glucans in mnushrooms also help in lowering levels of blood cholesterol.<\/p>\n

Muscles and Brain Health<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choline is an important nutrient found in mushrooms that help with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory. It aids in maintaining cellular membranes structure and in the transmission of nerve impulses. It also supports proper fat absorption and reduces chronic inflammation.<\/p>\n

Diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n

High-fiber diet are shown to lower blood sugar, lipids and insulin levels in people with diabetes. Beta-glucans and chitins are dietary fibers of mushrooms that play an important function in improving insulin resistance, lowering risk of obesity by participating in metabolism of fats and sugar in the body, and other chronic illnesses such as diabetes.<\/p>\n

Weight management<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another remarkable benefit of beta-glucans and chitins is that they function as a bulking agent in the digestive system that reduces appetite and increases satiety. Because mushrooms are low in carlories, only small amounts can easily make you full. This is very beneficial to people who are trying to maintain or lose weight.<\/p>\n

What Experts Say About Mushroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cAlthough there are numerous toxic and potentially lethal species of mushroom species, you should not be worried about consuming the mushrooms you find at your choice grocer. In all likelihood, our hunter-gatherer ancestors likely indulged in various types of mushrooms on a semi-regular basis, knowing the distinct properties to exclude poisonous species. Mushrooms are also relatively low on the glycemic index and are rich in selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin \u2013 all optimal for your health. Let the mushroom hunting adventures ensue!\u201d \u2013 Loren Cordain<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWell, if you asked\u00a0representatives from the\u00a0hundreds of human cultures across the globe that have utilized wild edible fungus, the answer would be yes. Humans have probably always eaten mushrooms, since mushrooms grow wild everywhere. And I do mean everywhere.\u00a0The barren North African desert has edible fungi (desert truffles)\u201d. \u2013 Mark Sisson<\/a><\/p>\n

All you ever wanted to know about Mushroom and Paleo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Paleo Diet. Cooking Oils, Mushrooms and the Paleo Diet.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/thepaleodiet.com\/cooking-oils-mushrooms-and-the-paleo-diet-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. Smart Fuel: Mushrooms<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/smart-fuel-mushrooms\/#axzz4G3lxBMf6<\/a><\/p>\n

Chris Kresser. Beyond MSG: Could Hidden Sources of Glutamate Be Harming Your Health?<\/p>\n

https:\/\/chriskresser.com\/beyond-msg-could-hidden-sources-of-glutamate-be-harming-your-health\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Ultimate Paleo Guide. Are Mushrooms Paleo?<\/p>\n

http:\/\/ultimatepaleoguide.com\/mushrooms-paleo\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Original Eating. Paleo Deiet Food List. Mushrooms.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.originaleating.com\/paleo-diet-food-list\/vegetable\/mushrooms\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Medical New Today. Mushrooms: Health Benefits, Facts, Research<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/278858.php<\/a><\/p>\n

Did we miss anything?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Comment below and let us know what you think. Do you agree with our conclusion?<\/p>\n

photo credit: St George’s mushrooms<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Short Answer: Yes, Mushrooms are Paleo! Neither Vegetable nor Meat??? Edible mushrooms are the fleshy, edible fruit of the macrofungi species which can appear either below or above ground.\u00a0 They are neither plants nor animals but mostly grouped with non-starchy vegetables. They are classified as their own, being fungi. The fact that they are non-starchy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\nAre Mushrooms Paleo? - Sure Paleo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Are Mushrooms Paleo? - Sure Paleo\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Short Answer: Yes, Mushrooms are Paleo! Neither Vegetable nor Meat??? Edible mushrooms are the fleshy, edible fruit of the macrofungi species which can appear either below or above ground.\u00a0 They are neither plants nor animals but mostly grouped with non-starchy vegetables. They are classified as their own, being fungi. The fact that they are non-starchy […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Sure Paleo\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2016-09-12T05:45:32+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2017-01-09T02:21:12+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2469900029_c6d2d6b956.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"375\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"surepaleo\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"surepaleo\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/\",\"name\":\"Are Mushrooms Paleo? - Sure Paleo\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2469900029_c6d2d6b956.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2016-09-12T05:45:32+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2017-01-09T02:21:12+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/#\/schema\/person\/2290bb5e05cd7e94a0d8e05f7dd46234\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2469900029_c6d2d6b956.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2469900029_c6d2d6b956.jpg\",\"width\":500,\"height\":375,\"caption\":\"are mushrooms paleo\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Are Mushrooms Paleo?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/\",\"name\":\"Sure Paleo\",\"description\":\"Be Sure You're Eating Paleo\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/#\/schema\/person\/2290bb5e05cd7e94a0d8e05f7dd46234\",\"name\":\"surepaleo\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/x.com\/surepaleo\"],\"url\":\"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/author\/surepaleo\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Are Mushrooms Paleo? - Sure Paleo","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Are Mushrooms Paleo? - Sure Paleo","og_description":"Short Answer: Yes, Mushrooms are Paleo! Neither Vegetable nor Meat??? Edible mushrooms are the fleshy, edible fruit of the macrofungi species which can appear either below or above ground.\u00a0 They are neither plants nor animals but mostly grouped with non-starchy vegetables. They are classified as their own, being fungi. The fact that they are non-starchy […]","og_url":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/","og_site_name":"Sure Paleo","article_published_time":"2016-09-12T05:45:32+00:00","article_modified_time":"2017-01-09T02:21:12+00:00","og_image":[{"width":500,"height":375,"url":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2469900029_c6d2d6b956.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"surepaleo","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"surepaleo","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/","url":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/","name":"Are Mushrooms Paleo? - Sure Paleo","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2469900029_c6d2d6b956.jpg","datePublished":"2016-09-12T05:45:32+00:00","dateModified":"2017-01-09T02:21:12+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/#\/schema\/person\/2290bb5e05cd7e94a0d8e05f7dd46234"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#primaryimage","url":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2469900029_c6d2d6b956.jpg","contentUrl":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2469900029_c6d2d6b956.jpg","width":500,"height":375,"caption":"are mushrooms paleo"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-mushrooms-paleo\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Are Mushrooms Paleo?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/","name":"Sure Paleo","description":"Be Sure You're Eating Paleo","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/#\/schema\/person\/2290bb5e05cd7e94a0d8e05f7dd46234","name":"surepaleo","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/surepaleo"],"url":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/author\/surepaleo\/"}]}},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2469900029_c6d2d6b956.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=310"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/310\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}