Better Call Saf (Registered Dietitian)

  This type of mushroom commonly found and used in Asia for centuries in traditional medicine, even called "mushroom of immortality" have some great benefits either used in the powdered version or whole, here some of the positive effects: - Improves the immune system The main benefits is helping the white cells and reduce inflammation overall - Killing cancer cells More studies are needed but the results in the publications so far (links below) are showing properties that leads to the death of cancer cells  - Can help reduce fatigue With an overall increase in energy and feeling less tired and improving the mood as well. - Lower Cholesterol How to consume it: Powder versions from certified producers are the easiest way to have them almost daily by mixing a tablespoon to different drinks, depending on the brand you can find different dosages and uses. This can also be mixed with soups so it doesn't have to be just any drink. The mushroom itself can be easily sliced and coo...

  Even if you never heard of this mushroom is very famous in east Asia and has been used for centuries and here are some reasons why and also  how to improve the absorption of beneficial nutrients Availability  These mushrooms can be found easily in most of the groceries so not just Asian groceries shop Cost The cost of this is very similar to the most common mushrooms, it might be few cents higher depending on the shop but is still affordable for most budgets Taste Flavour is meaty and versatile for many recipes depending on your taste, especially for soups, salads and meat dishes  Nutrition Is low in calories: 34kcal for 100 gr Good amount fibres: over 2gr per 100 gr  Benefits - Reduces unhealthy fat:  The compounds found, especially the b-glucan can reduce plasma lipid fats and slow down the absorption of them - Support the immune system: Thanks to the vitamins and minerals contained they help to keep the immune system healthy and functional - Reduces th...

 In the next few month we are going to discuss some of the most useful mushrooms which are known to have different benefits and used for centuries in many cultures and you can find them easily online or in your local store Today we are going to discuss:  Chaga Mushroom (Latin name: Inononutus obliquus) Commonly used in cold climates such as Siberia and some part of Asia where it grows easily Benefits - Lowers blood sugar - Very high in fibre and antioxidants (one of the highest concentration)  - Reduces long term inflammation and fights harmful bacteria and fungi  - Good amount of Calcium, Iron and Rubidium - Supporting the immune system  Taste Available as a tea or powder or even pills, the taste range goes from Chinese herbal tea to regular coffee , that's why can be used as a substitute since has similar effects exactly like caffeine or even better The aftertaste reminds of vanilla since it has similar compounds that are exactly the one you can find in the va...