shroom it up. sometimes thought of simply as ‘filler’ but mythically and more acurately known as ‘food of the gods’, mushrooms are not simply tasteless clouds of puff that cause creep within our tummies. these mysterious creatures, that are actually something between animal and plant are the purifiers of the forests and fields, similar to algae of the sea. they take decayed and toxic substances from nature’s carpet and release soil fertilizing nitrogen so that further plants can grow. Although one should never take a chance on eating unknown fungus, the edibles and medicals, wild and cultivated, are quickly being revealed as superfoods. with a taste that’s bland and even musty mushrooms contain the complement of essential amino acids, making them prime protein for vegetarian meals. Also rich in minerals including the antioxidant selenium and immune fighting properties. although thought to have negative effects on candida and yeast sufferers many shrooms such as osha, maitake, shitake and reishi can actually benefit immunocompromised conditions such as colds, flus, infections, skin conditions and even cancer due to their immune modulating and anti-viral properties. ask your local expert mycologist about the anti-psychotic benefits of the magic ones. schroom vroom.
xox dr millie lytle nd
