Introduction to the diet of raw mushrooms
When choosing mushrooms, more and more preference is given to champignons. There are many recipes for their preparation. Also, many are interested in whether raw mushrooms can be eaten and how safe it is.
Introduction to the diet of raw champignons
Features of the view
It is the most abundant edible mushroom in the world. It is widely used in many cuisines around the world.
It gained its popularity due to its unpretentiousness in choosing a place of growth. In the wild, it is found in moist soil and in areas fertilized with natural compost. He is found at the edges of the forest and in the fields. Grows well in home and greenhouse conditions.
Right choice
Mushrooms of this species are divided into 2 large groups: grown in greenhouse conditions and grown in the wild. The former are considered fit for consumption both raw and cooked.
Specimens grown in nature are not always worth eating, because there are also inedible species:
- Edible: meadow or common, field, mountain, forest, royal champignon.
- Dangerous: yellow-skinned, flat-headed.
Self-collection of wild-growing mushrooms requires knowledge of the characteristics of these species.
Advantages and disadvantages
Champignons in their original form, i.e. without heat treatment, retain all their useful properties. Nutritionists equate them with meat products. Despite the fact that they are 90% water, they are a storehouse of useful substances: protein, minerals, carbohydrates and amino acids, vitamins PP, E, D, group B, trace elements (iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc), etc. Fresh mushrooms have antioxidant properties - they rid the body of cholesterol accumulation.
Irina Selyutina (Biologist):
The opinion of doctors on the issue of eating raw mushrooms is far from unambiguous. It is possible to use greenhouse mushrooms raw, they say, because the fruit bodies of these mushrooms are grown in ecologically clean conditions, their quality is checked regularly. But it is better not to use mushrooms from their natural habitat in raw food, because they accumulate all possible compounds in their bodies and become dangerous to human health. It is better to buy champignons in supermarkets, and not in spontaneous markets where product quality is not monitored.
It is not always allowed to eat mushrooms raw, they absorb toxins from the environment like a sponge. Fruiting bodies growing near the roadway or industrial zone are especially dangerous. If you eat such a mushroom, you can endanger your health.
Opinion of doctors
Some doctors claim that any product requires processing before consumption. Others, on the contrary, praise the benefits that the body will receive if you regularly eat raw mushrooms. Even diabetics are allowed to eat raw mushrooms due to the lack of fat and sugar in them. Allergic reactions are extremely rare, so they are recommended for allergy sufferers.
Nutritionists agree that raw mushrooms are one of the most dietary foods.Low calorie content (about 25 kcal per 100 g of product) with a large amount of dietary fiber allows you to quickly feel full. The high content of nutrients will support the body during the diet.
Raw mushrooms are suitable for dietary nutrition
The benefits that they bring in their raw form cannot be ignored:
- satiety of the product reduces appetite;
- the content of lysine and arginine contributes to the activation of mental activity;
- reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, which include heart attack, stroke and atherosclerosis;
- increase efficiency and concentration at the object of work;
- high fiber content restores digestive functions;
- reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in women: contain acid, which inhibits the activity of an enzyme involved in the formation of estrogen.
Cosmetologists say that people who eat mushrooms raw, improve the color and condition of the skin, and prevent the appearance of wrinkles.
Mushrooms should not be introduced into the diet of young children due to the content of chitin in them, which is practically not absorbed by the body and interferes with the absorption of other nutrients.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
During the gestation period, the consumption of this product allows the female body to receive many of the nutrients needed during pregnancy. The low calorie content allows you not to gain weight and at the same time replenish the reserves of protein, which is important for the development of the fetus.
Irina Selyutina (Biologist):
Pregnant women may experience bloating or allergies after a mushroom meal. Therefore, if there are disturbances in the work of the digestive tract, then you should not eat mushrooms, including champignons. The desire to try a mushroom dish must necessarily be coordinated by the future mother's own well-being.
If the use of the product before pregnancy was the norm, then it is quite acceptable to gradually introduce it into the diet already a few months after childbirth. Regular use of the product by women while breastfeeding will help relieve the baby of tummy problems.
Usage rules
Raw mushrooms are present in many recipes, which makes them not only healthy, but also delicious. French, Norwegian and Italian cuisines are full of fresh mushroom dishes.
Raw they are used in salads and sauces, in vegetable cuts and in decorating dishes before serving. Gourmets note the unique taste of raw mushrooms in combination with lemon juice (it is considered a classic). When eaten fresh, you should adhere to some rules:
- The product is purchased in only verified places. It must be in sealed packages that protect it from harmful microorganisms: they have data on the manufacturer, the date of packaging.
- Only fresh mushrooms are considered useful, their shelf life is no more than 5 days.
- Thorough washing in running water to remove all dirt.
- Abuse of the product is undesirable, because for digestion, this is a fairly heavy food.
When eating raw mushrooms, you should follow these rules in order to avoid a variety of stomach problems.
Conclusion
Champignons can be eaten raw, the main thing is to observe the measure. In this form, they retain their useful qualities. Following simple rules will help fill the body with nutrients and improve the taste.
