QUESTION: How hard is it to grow mushrooms at home? I keep reading about all the health benefits of mushrooms, but they're pretty expensive at the store and I'm interested in growing my own. ANSWER: Growing mushrooms can be as simple as the method you choose. Some people like … [Read more...]
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3 Common Lawn Mushrooms That Are Poisonous (and 6 That Are Not)
By Erin Marissa Russell There’s nothing more magical than mushrooms in the garden, but it’s hard to know which of the mushrooms you may see on your lawn are poisonous and which are not. That’s why we’ve put together this list of common poisonous (and harmless) mushrooms you … [Read more...]
Mushrooms found to help fight aging, improve health
Mushrooms may contain unusually high amounts of two antioxidants that some scientists suggest could help fight aging and bolster health, according to a team of Penn State researchers. In a new study, researchers found that mushrooms have high amounts of the ergothioneine and … [Read more...]
How to Cultivate Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms, with their overlapping layers of flesh, are sometimes hard to find in the grocery store, but they can be grown at home without too much trouble. These fungi have a meaty texture and mild flavor that is best used in cooked dishes, such as soups, sautés and … [Read more...]
Nutritional and Weight Loss Benefits of Mushrooms
By Julie Christensen Most of us use mushrooms, those little brown or white fungi, primarily as an accent in cooking. They might appear in salads or sautéed dishes, but they rarely take a starring role. Too bad, since mushrooms are loaded with health benefits. Researchers … [Read more...]
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