2024-01-15 15:08:14
Did you know? The button mushroom provides vitamins that are not found in foods and other vegetables: this is particularly the case for group B vitamins which boost vitality! We tell you everything regarding this vegetable to consume without moderation.
The button mushroom in a few words
The button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus), also called mushroom, is the most cultivated mushroom throughout the world! Her name ? It owes it to its origin! The mushroom actually appeared, in the 17th century, on the outskirts of the French capital and, more precisely, in Versailles. We will then find this mushroom in the quarries and catacombs of the city… before it extends its territory throughout France (mainly in the Saumur region) and beyond (North America, South America, in Oceania and Europe)! Today, the button mushroom is cultivated all over the world and the world’s leading producer is… China!
There are 3 species of button mushrooms, depending on their white, cream or more amber color.
What are the nutritional benefits of button mushrooms?
In 100 g of raw button mushrooms, there are, according to data from the Ciqual table:
Calories: 28 kcal Protein: 2.62 g Carbohydrates: 3.15 g Fat: 0.36 g Fiber: 1 g Calcium: 6.03 mg Iron: 0.31 mg Magnesium: 10.5 mg Potassium: 364 mg Zinc: 0.5 mg Vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B9, vitamin B12
The points to remember? The presence of group B vitamins – very interesting for their health benefits -, but also potassium, phosphorus, selenium and copper…
What are the health benefits of button mushrooms?
Researchers from INRA (National Institute of Agronomic Research) have proven that the button mushroom was as rich in antioxidants as its Asian cousins (shiitake and other maitake), known to be beneficial for health. Above all, it provides vitamins that are not found in other vegetables. For example, those from group B, great for our vitality, as well as provitamin D, which we need to properly fix calcium. All for only 15 kcal/100 g. Not surprising that the button mushroom is one of the superfoods !
Paris mushrooms once morest cholesterol
Rich in beta-glucans, mushrooms help reduce blood levels of LDL cholesterol (nicknamed ‘bad cholesterol’).
Paris mushrooms as an appetite suppressant and slimming aid
Made up of 94% water, the button mushroom is a food star healthy ! With only 28 calories per 100 g, it is an ideal food to gain weight without making you gain weight. To satisfy a little hunger or as a snack, eating a button mushroom is a good idea!
Button mushroom and diabetes
The consumption of button mushrooms is regularly recommended for diabetics! And for good reason: several scientific studies have observed the positive impact of consuming mushrooms on blood sugar levels! Better still, a study suggests that regular consumption of button mushrooms might, via an anti-inflammatory effect, help to prevent type 2 diabetes !
Button mushrooms and cancers
Several studies focus on the ability of the button mushroom to slow the proliferation of human cancer cells, particularly concerning colon, breast and even liver cancer. Research is still ongoing…
On the stall, we head towards a clear mushroom with a wide open cap: these are the ones that have the most flavor! Another selection criterion? Choose organic button mushrooms!
The challenge with the button mushroom is to prevent it from spoiling. And for good reason: it is very fragile and does not keep well. For optimal taste, it should be consumed within 48 hours. The ideal conservation? Protect from light, at cool temperature in the refrigerator in an airtight container or in a paper bag stored in the vegetable drawer.
On our plate Good news for our purchasing power: we find them everywhere, in all seasons and for cheap. Good reasons to eat it once a week. And even though his hat contains a greater concentration of antioxidants than his foot, that doesn’t stop you from eating everything. Afterwards, raw or cooked, it’s a matter of taste. But better to fry than boilto avoid loss of vitamins…
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