Description
The Paris mushroom is the best-known and most widely used type of mushroom, also known as champignon. It's very rich in vitamins B5 and B12, phosphorus, and beta-glucan fiber, which helps control cholesterol and prevent intestinal diseases.
Mushrooms are a food widely used, especially by vegetarians, and have enormous advantages such as their ease of use and their high protein, fiber and mineral content.
Mushrooms can be grilled, fried, baked or sautéed, and can be included in a variety of recipes such as salads, pastas, sauces and pizzas.
The main health benefits are:
1. Help you lose weight, as they have few calories and little fat;
2. Combat constipation, as they are rich in water and fiber;
3. Increase satiety, due to its fiber content;
4. Strengthen the immune system, as it is rich in important nutrients such as vitamin B complex and selenium;
5. Improve bone health, as they contain vitamin D and phosphorus;
6. Prevent anemia, because they contain iron and vitamin B complex;
7. Prevent diseases like cancer, as it is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties;
8. Help control cholesterol and high blood pressure, because it is rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that helps against heart disease.
Nutritional Declaration
Quantity Per 100 grams
Calories 28
Total Fat 0.5 g,
Saturated Fats 0.1 g,
Fats Polyunsaturated 0.2 g,
Monounsaturated Fats 0 g,
Cholesterol 0 mg,
Sodium 2 mg,
Potassium 356 mg,
Carbohydrates 5 g,
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g,
Sugar 2.3 g,
Proteins 2.2 g,
Name
Paris Mushrooms
Conditions of Conservation and/or Use
Store in a cool, dry place
Origin
Portugal
Credits: Your Health