Thursday, January 5, 2012

Join the mushroom movement!



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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