Farming Wonders of the World Eating Cooked Mushrooms is VERY Healthy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Complete sources of protein. Mushrooms contain all the essential amino acids. Low fat and no cholesterol. Great source of vitamin B complex and D, calcium, copper, iron, potassium, selenium, zinc and other important minerals. Contain unique anti-cancer, immune-boosting and cholesterol lowering dietary fibers and polysaccharides. Full of antioxidants for cell and blood vessel health. Contain a unique protein that slows down dementia. Perfect food for weight, blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol controls.
Growing Mushrooms Protects the Environment 1. • 2. • • 3. 4. •
Recycles agricultural wastes Straw, wood chips and sawdust, wood logs are used to grow mushrooms via composting and digestion which sequesters carbon safely in the ground. These are typical agricultural waste that are disposed of by burning, which puts carbon into the air. Conserves water It takes 4000 gallons of water to raise a pound of beef, 1000 gallons to raise a pound of chicken. It takes 100 - 200 gallons of water to raise 1 pound of mushrooms in a log or garden bed method. It takes 2-3 gallons of water to raise 1 pound of mushrooms in a bag method. No large land tracks are required to house animals. No green house gas or methane produced. No animal waste to deal with. Focus on feeding people instead of animals. 1.3 billion tons of grain are used each year to raise animals for human consumption.
Links
http://www.livestrong.com/article/262719-nutrition-facts-for-mushroomsaftercooking/ Crimini mushroom benefits: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage. php?tname=foodspice&dbid=97
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