Mushrooms

Mushrooms contain a precursor to vitamin D. Shiitake and maitake mushrooms contain immune-supporting compounds. Mushrooms contain ergothioneine, a unique antioxidant amino acid found almost exclusively in fungi. The mushrooms are described as strengthening the meal's health profile. Mushrooms belong to the kingdom Fungi, not the plant kingdom. The recipe uses 50 grams of shiitake or maitake mushrooms. Medicinal mushrooms including reishi, lion's mane, chaga, cordyceps, and turkey tail are subjects of active biomedical research. Fungi are phylogenetically closer to animals than to plants and have existed on Earth longer than plants. Mushrooms are fungi, and their cellular structure differs fundamentally from plant cells. Some mushroom species produce toxins capable of killing a human, while others have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Raw mushrooms cause stomachaches and poor nutrient absorption due to intact chitin. Certain fungal species can break down plastic within weeks rather than centuries.