Mushrooms

Great, fat-free food with numerous potential health advantages is mushrooms. They're interestingly neither a fruit nor a vegetable, a grain or an animal product, so they don't fit into any of the standard food groups. In fact, mushrooms are fungi that have been used for ages in both food and medicine.

Common varieties of edible mushrooms include:

• White button
• Crimini
• Portabella
• Shiitake
• Oyster
• ...

While the nutrients in different types of mushrooms vary, all contain potassium, fiber, and a number of B vitamins and minerals. Some varieties contain a significant amount of vitamin D. Furthermore, mushrooms are the food with the highest concentration of ergothioneine, an antioxidant with strong anti-inflammatory properties. According to research, mushrooms may boost your immune system and protect you from some cancers.