High in antioxidants and packed with vitamins and minerals, mushrooms are trending as the next super food. They are great for the immune system, giving the skin a healthy glow, and they are even better for the heart.
Most people think of a mushroom as a vegetable, or they at least equate it to the vegetable family; however, it is in the fungi family.
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