Mushrooms have been known as a meat substitute for about as
long as vegetarianism has been a mainstream lifestyle choice. But mushrooms are
so much more!
They are packed with B vitamins, fibre, iron and other
essential nutrients. They are high in antioxidants, low in fat and salt, and
their GI (glycaemic Index) count is so low it is off the charts. This means
that, even though you are eating less fat (and fewer kilojoules), you are just
as full for just as long. The lower fat content also means that mushrooms are
great for slimmers. Eating just 20 mushroom meals, instead of lean beef, cam
result in a loss of as much kg in body fat. In addition, unlike most meal
substitutes, the mushroom is far from boring. There are many different
varieties, bringing different tastes and textures to every meal and opening a completely
new world of experimentation.
It seems that the mushroom can do no wrong. An 80g serving
of mushrooms not only counts as a meat substitute, but also counts towards your
5-a- day veggie quota. The mushroom is so marvellous in fact, that it has just
been cladded as a Super food! In addition, to top it all off, mushrooms are
easy on the pocket, too.
So what are you waiting for? Join the mushroom movement today!
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