Many might
not think of Mushrooms as a flu-fighting Super-food, but they are. In fact
mushrooms possess two critical immune boosters you need this flu season:
selenium and beta-glucan.
Selenium helps white blood cells produce cytokines - molecules that modulate the immune system and help clear sickness. What's more, a selenium deficiency has been found to reduce the body's immune response and also cause the influenza virus to mutate into stronger strains.
Beta glucan, an type of fiber with antimicrobial properties, helps activate "superhero" T-cells that seek and destroy invaders.
While most mushrooms provide immune-boosting benefits, maitake (hen of the woods), shiitake and crimini are the most powerful flu-fighting fungi in the culinary world. Reishi and cordyceps are also potent flu-fighters, but are typically consumed in supplement form.
Toss mushrooms into stir fries and soups or sauté and serve with grass-fed steaks to get a dose of the flu-fighting duo.
Selenium helps white blood cells produce cytokines - molecules that modulate the immune system and help clear sickness. What's more, a selenium deficiency has been found to reduce the body's immune response and also cause the influenza virus to mutate into stronger strains.
Beta glucan, an type of fiber with antimicrobial properties, helps activate "superhero" T-cells that seek and destroy invaders.
While most mushrooms provide immune-boosting benefits, maitake (hen of the woods), shiitake and crimini are the most powerful flu-fighting fungi in the culinary world. Reishi and cordyceps are also potent flu-fighters, but are typically consumed in supplement form.
Toss mushrooms into stir fries and soups or sauté and serve with grass-fed steaks to get a dose of the flu-fighting duo.
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