Eating mushrooms is very beneficial for our health, but people who are allergic to mushrooms should not consume them. So what are the other taboos when consuming mushrooms?
[What are mushrooms]
Mushrooms, also known as white mushrooms, Mongolian mushrooms, cloud mushrooms, and silver mushrooms. Silver mushrooms are also known as Yingpan, which is the highest quality of mushrooms.
The name "mushrooms" actually refers to a collection of many different types of mushrooms. According to traditional naming conventions, there are at least the following varieties: Green Leg Mushrooms, Fragrant Apricot, Black Mushrooms, Chicken Leg Mushrooms, Crystal Fungus, Mercury Plate, Lotus Stem, Mongolian White Mushrooms, and so on.
Main production areas: Inner Mongolia: Dongwuqi, Xiwuqi, Abagaqi, Hulunbuir City, Tongliao, and other grassland areas. Hebei: Zhangjiakou area.
[Nutritional Value of Mushrooms]
Mushrooms are a good food for weight loss and beauty. The large amount of dietary fiber they contain helps prevent constipation, promote detoxification, prevent diabetes and colon cancer, and reduce cholesterol levels.
Moreover, they are low-calorie foods that can prevent weight gain.
[Mushroom Taboos]
1. It is best to eat fresh mushrooms. There are bagged mushrooms soaked in liquid available in the market. Before consuming them, be sure to rinse them thoroughly to remove certain chemicals.
2. It is recommended to consume mushrooms with meat dishes. Avoid using MSG or chicken essence when cooking, as it may diminish the original flavor.
3. Most people can eat mushrooms. They are especially suitable for cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, constipation, diabetes, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and cartilage disease patients. However, people with kidney disease should avoid consuming mushrooms, as they contain a substance called chitin that hinders digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
4. People who are allergic to mushrooms should not consume them. Mushrooms can also be allergens, and if someone is allergic to mushrooms, consuming them can cause symptoms such as skin redness and swelling, frequent diarrhea, indigestion, headaches, sore throat, and asthma. Therefore, people in this category should also avoid consuming mushrooms.
