Benefits and harm of mushrooms

Many people know that this is a very difficult food for the stomach. It all depends on what kind of mushrooms to eat and in what form.

Cooked or dried mushrooms are good, because they are very rich in trace elements.

Mushrooms offer excellent food for your growing baby. 

Mushrooms are the main suppliers of B vitamins, which are useful for mom and baby. Thiamine and niacin help in the development of the child's brain, relieve fatigue and increase energy. Riboflavin helps maintain skin health, improves eyesight and develops strong bones, muscles and nerves. Pantothenic acid prevents digestive problems.

The protein and cellulose in the mushrooms are found in considerable quantities. Protein is necessary for the development of absolutely all cells and their metabolism, since it promotes participation in the synthesis of acids. For an additional requirement for proteins, especially for vegetarians, you can rely on mushrooms. To remove fatigue and keep yourself under control, mushrooms are of great help. Fungi are one of the main sources of both insoluble chitin and soluble beta-glucans, each of which is a fiber that plays a role in human health. Insoluble fiber is crucial for proper digestion, while soluble fiber can slow down the growth of blood sugar in your body after eating, and also helps to alleviate blood pressure and cholesterol.

The body of a young mother has increased needs for hemoglobin, since you share it with your child through milk. Mushrooms are an excellent source of iron, which helps to produce hemoglobin and red blood cells.

Antioxidants (selenium and ergotionein) present in the fungus, strengthen the immune system. Mushrooms also contain zinc, potassium and selenium.

Mushrooms are very rich in vitamin D, which makes them more important for consumption during lactation. Vitamin D helps the absorption of calcium and promotes strong bones and teeth in your growing baby. So do not forget to include mushrooms in your diet as often as you can. One cup of shiitake mushroom contains 12.6 units of vitamin D, which is usually not found in other foods.

All these beneficial substances in fungi have a primary benefit for all body systems. The proven benefits of mushroom nutrition include the ability to stimulate the immune system and fight many diseases, providing numerous important vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Fungi are also a high antioxidant food, which means that they fight free radicals. According to extensive research, many fungi contain a large number of biologically active molecules that have antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant abilities.

The benefits of feeding mushrooms also include their ability to inhibit viruses and reduce the severity of the disease in those who are already sick. It is shown that some species of fungi increase the production of B and T lymphocytes, which are key immune cells that help control our response to pathogens (harmful bacteria), viruses, toxins and other substances.

Fungi can inhibit the formation of tumors, protect DNA from damage and stop cell mutation, while protecting healthy cells and increasing the body's ability to detoxify itself from hazardous substances. Mushrooms also help alkalize the body, which is associated with improved immunity. A balanced pH level is crucial for health, because, as some experts say, "the disease can not grow in an alkaline environment."

Mushrooms also have a natural ability to fight dangerous bacteria and viruses. In fact, fungi must have strong antibacterial and antifungal compounds only in order to survive in their natural environment, so it is not surprising that these useful compounds can be isolated from many fungi and used to protect human cells. Mushrooms even have special combat capabilities against the deadly multi-resistant bacterial strains and microorganisms responsible for problems with the intestines and skin. In fact, some substances present in common antibiotics that people when they are ill, including penicillin, streptomycin and tetracycline, are obtained from fungal extracts of fungi.

Consuming more fungi is one way to naturally lower cholesterol. Many types of fungi help to reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol and keep arteries from curing, which are risk factors for heart disease.

Fungi have sterol compounds that affect the production of cholesterol in the liver, but at the same time they can increase the level of HDL cholesterol. They also contain powerful phytonutrients that help keep cells from sticking to the walls of blood vessels.

Studies show that regular replacement of mushrooms with meat can help you lose weight, as mushrooms are low-calorie, nutritious food. The use of fungi several times a week is associated with a healthy body weight, reducing the waist circumference and improving overall health.

Common species of fungi and their benefits

Champignons  are the most common mushrooms that can be found in a supermarket. The health benefits of champignons include a rich source of vitamin D, cancer prevention and much more. This species is a delicious and rich source of minerals among many other health benefits.

One of the little-known properties of champignons is their ability to produce estrogens. Estrogen is useful in the reproductive cycle in women, during hormonal adjustment after childbirth.

It is well known that all mushrooms are rich in potassium, much higher than what you get from bananas. Potassium is useful in our bodies in that it gives us energy. In addition, potassium is useful for preventing a heart attack, high blood pressure among other health problems. Potassium is also useful in managing stress levels, as well as in water balance (it has water retaining properties). For young mothers in a stressful situation, the mushrooms contain potassium, which is useful for strengthening the reflexes in the muscles.

With a good content of riboflavin, vitamin D, zinc and selenium, the mushrooms provide all the essential nutrients for the skin that improve skin health.

When using only 15 calories for every 70 grams, a mushroom diet can be useful if your weight is something beyond the comfort zone. It is a low-energy and fat-free diet that has all the useful nutrients and minerals. But you should not abuse this diet with lactation, as this can disrupt it. If you want to be healthy and want the baby to be healthy, taking mushrooms several times a week will be enough.

A healthy immune system helps to fight any diseases. It keeps you in shape and suppresses the effects of any illness. Thanks to the immune enhancement of vitamin B6 and vitamin C in the mushrooms, they strengthen the immune system and function with full force.

If the mother is faced with the problem of gestational diabetes, mushrooms are considered a good choice in the future, because they are low in calories, have a low glycemic value and help lose weight along with providing enough healthy nutrients your body.

Oyster mushrooms have been  used for thousands of years as a way to combat chronic diseases. Today, from scientific research, we know that they are actually able to do what the Chinese have always assumed that they can: fight inflammation, cancer, heart disease, hormonal imbalances, neurodegenerative problems, mood disorders.

Oyster mushrooms, a type of mushrooms, are known as one of the best natural superfoods. Oyster mushrooms are a type of powerful adaptogen that helps the body cope with stress, whether physical or psychological. Therefore, they are a natural remedy for anxiety.

The mechanisms of action of these fungi are associated with the composition. Their beta-glucans increase the levels of immune system T cells, which means that they help reduce inflammatory reactions caused by stress, stimulants, poor diet or other environmental factors. This is especially useful for young mothers who often suffer from chronic fatigue.

This immune boost that you get from Reishi mushrooms can help reduce the growth of cancer cells and the spread of tumors, but that's not all - they also contain ganodic acids that lower cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure, and also reduce the risk of blood clots and even help to correct cardiac arrhythmia.

White mushrooms  from all kinds of mushrooms have the highest concentration of certain substances, especially vitamins B. Add more white fungi to your diet, and you will consume B vitamins, especially B-5 and B-2. White mushrooms contain copper, which can regulate and stimulate the absorption of iron from foods. Fungi are also rich in iron, so both minerals work together to maintain healthy bones and prevent anemia. The white mushrooms contain potassium, which acts as a vasodilator, which relaxes tension in the blood vessels and, consequently, lowers blood pressure. It is also known that potassium increases cognitive function by increasing the flow of blood and oxygen into the brain, which stimulates neuronal activity.

White mushrooms are effective for the prevention of breast cancer. They contain linoleic acid, which helps to suppress the harmful effects of excess estrogen. Fungi also contain beta-glucans, which inhibit the growth of cancer cells. They also contain ergosterol, one of the types of antioxidant that fights against chronic pathologies.

White mushrooms are the best way for vegetarians to get the necessary amount of selenium, which is contained in them in large quantities. Selenium can benefit bone health, which increases longevity, and also strengthens teeth, hair and nails.

White mushrooms are in fact a valuable source of dietary fiber. Fiber is important for the health of your good intestinal bacteria.

Kombucha  in breastfeeding is positioned as a means with a high benefit for enhancing lactation. The tea fungus contains the highest concentration of polysaccharides, beta-1,3-D glucan, beta 1,6-D glucan, ergosterols (provitamin D), linoleic acid, palmitornic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. Polysaccharides found in the tea fungus revive the production of interferon, as well as interleukin, which indirectly eliminates or even prevents the proliferation of the cancer cell through a cytokine-inducing effect.

This particular effective immunomodulating fungus includes a number of additional components for combating the tumor (protein compounds of ribonucleic acid, oxygen heteroglucan, xyloglucan).

The tea fungus consists of a wide range of indigestible dietary fibers that absorb cancerous substances in our body and are excreted from our system. It can also be used as a supplement to the drugs from radiation or even chemical therapy to avoid radiation damage and reduce side effects.

The tea fungus helps the body to adapt to any emotional or physical stress, to control endocrine functions and to balance. The extract of the tea fungus destroys the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and increases the activity of T-helper cells. Also, a tea fungus can be useful for lowering blood sugar levels and preventing or even controlling diabetes and many other benefits.

Oyster mushrooms  are one of the delicacies. The benefits of oyster mushrooms include the ability to naturally reduce pain and muscle pain due to their inflammation, for example, it is shown that they reduce the tightness of the tendons. They are also a cardiovascular fungus that can strengthen the walls of blood vessels and reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. In addition, they are an excellent way to eliminate a possible iron deficiency, especially if you do not eat a lot of meat that can help prevent anemia, low energy, weak concentration and weakness. This is very important in the period of feeding the baby, after all, mother often lacks iron after giving birth, as the child has exhausted all the supplies. Oyster mushrooms are available in certain grocery stores with spatial distribution, in dry mushroom packages or in some farming markets. These fungi are superdense with nutrients, including a large amount of copper, potassium, protein and selenium. They are also a good source of phosphorus, zinc, niacin and pantothenic acid, especially when you cook them and eat more than one cup at a time. The study shows that oyster royal fungi can reduce hormonal imbalance and prevent hormone-dependent types of cancer, especially breast cancer. The advantage of fungal nutrition is a high source of conjugated linolenic acid, which is a type of fatty acid that controls the production of estrogen.

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Precautionary measures

Precautions that should be observed when used in the diet of mushrooms during lactation, are as follows.

Buy fresh mushrooms that do not have rotting spots. In the case of processed mushrooms, check the expiration date. It is important to buy, and there are organically grown mushrooms, because they are very porous and tend to easily absorb chemicals from the soil in which they are grown.

Mushrooms can contain high levels of toxins, such as heavy metals and pesticides, when they are exposed to chemical spills or water contaminants, so it's worth spending extra money to buy the best quality that you can. Dried mushrooms can be a bit more expensive than fresh ones, but it's a good option when mushrooms are out of season.

Keep them in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them, and remember that they have a short shelf life, so the faster you use them, the better. Mushrooms can quickly deteriorate and, if bought pre-packaged, they are often best kept in the original packaging in the refrigerator. If you buy pure raw mushrooms, they should be stored in a paper bag or in a container (without a lid), wrapped in plastic, which is punched by several air holes and stored in the refrigerator.

However, you can at home increase vitamin D in mushrooms. To do this, place their foot on the window sill for only 1-2 hours to give them additional sunshine.

To wash the mushrooms, you just need to clean it with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt (for example, shiitake and ceps). But others ideally should be cleaned with a fine brush (for example, chanterelles). Since fungi easily absorb water, you do not want to wash them out for too long or keep them in water, this can make them "clogged with water." Wash and cook them properly. Never eat raw mushrooms. If you want to check if the fungus causes any side effect, eat it in small amounts and look for a reaction in the baby. Avoid allergic reactions. Avoid wild mushrooms that can be toxic. Such fungi contain psilocybin, which is a chemical that changes brain activity and affects the growing baby. They are toxic mushrooms, and doctors recommend that pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers, avoid these chemicals containing fungi.

When it comes to cooking mushrooms, each type needs to be processed a little differently. For example, dried mushrooms can be rehydrated, combining them with boiling water and allowing them to boil for about 15 minutes, so that they reach a larger volume.

Large mushrooms, such as porticoes, can be baked and preserved in a solid texture, but thinner mushrooms, such as shiitake and cremins, are best suited for frying in a saucepan. Keep in mind, mushrooms first absorb a lot of liquid, but they release water, so there is no need to drown them in sauce or butter.

Mushrooms can be very useful, but it is important to choose them correctly. It is very important that you keep all the vitamins in the mushrooms by proper preparation.