Nutrition | Make it a Mushroom Moment

MUSHROOMS CAN CONTRIBUTE USEFUL NUTRIENTS TO EVERYDAY MEALS

Mushrooms are mighty – it’s true! Mushrooms provide many nutrients, including B vitamins and minerals. Adding mushrooms is a simple way to include more vegetables in meals, with all their nutritional benefits and great taste. Mushrooms are low in calories and fat-free. Depending on variety (and portion size) they can provide selected B vitamins and minerals, too. And if you want mushrooms to provide more vitamin D, look out for UV-treated sign on pack! They are versatile ingredients that can be used in a wide range of everyday meals.

SOURCE OF B VITAMINS

Mushrooms are a source of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. These nutrients contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

WHAT IS THE MUSHROOM BLEND?

Boost your meals with The Mushroom Blend which is an easy and delicious way to include more vegetables into your diet. Just mix a small portion of finely diced mushrooms into your mince, and enjoy dishes that are even tastier and more nutritious. It’s budget-friendly too – a true win-win!

SOURCE OF VITAMIN D

Did you know that Vitamin D is an important nutrient to support the normal functioning of the immune system but is hard to find naturally in many foods? Look for UV-treated mushrooms in supermarkets, as they can offer at least 5 micrograms of Vitamin D per 100g portion.

A little girl and her father preparing mushrooms together in their kitchen

SOURCE OF FOLATE TO SUPPORT IMMUNE HEALTH

Mushrooms also provide a source of folate and selenium; these nutrients contribute to normal immune-system function. Folate also contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, where claim conditions are met.

HIGH IN SELENIUM 

Selenium in mushrooms contributes to the normal function of the immune system, the maintenance of normal hair and nails, and the protection of cells from oxidative stress

NATURALLY LOW IN CALORIES

Mushrooms are full of vitality, yet they’re incredibly low in calories. One serving of plain mushrooms contains just 22 calories and no fat.

SOURCE OF POTASSIUM 

Potassium is an essential mineral for our diets that helps with normal muscle function, and maintaining normal blood pressure.

PART OF YOUR 5-A-DAY

Just 80g of mushrooms serves as one of your veggie 5-a-day. This could look like 14 baby button mushrooms, 4 large closed cup mushrooms or one large flat mushroom. To learn more about different types of mushrooms and their varieties, click here.