Mushrooms News

During the monsoon, certain foods can upset your stomach due to increased moisture and contamination risks, so avoid leafy greens, street food, and seafood as they may carry harmful bacteria. Cut fruits, fried snacks, dairy products, and mushrooms can also spoil quickly or harbor germs which can lead to indigestion, infections, or food poisoning and choose freshly cooked, hygienic meals instead.

A groundbreaking study reveals that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, may offer lasting mood and movement benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease.  

Mushrooms are an incredibly nutritious and versatile superfood that offer numerous health benefits. From boosting your immune system to improving heart health, cognitive function, and digestion, the health benefits of mushrooms are undeniable. Mushrooms are not only delicious and versatile in cooking but are also packed with a wide array of nutrients that can significantly benefit your health.

Discover the top plant-based food trends of 2024, including mushrooms, plant-based seafood, vegan eggs, stuffed vegetables, vegan cheese, and more!

It is becoming more widely acknowledged that the psychedelic substances present in "magic mushrooms" have the ability to treat diseases like addiction, obsessive disorder, anxiety, and depression. However, little is understood about these substances` evolution and function in the natural world.

Two Indian-American engineers along with another at the University of Houston are using chitin -- a derivative of glucose found in the cellular walls of arthropods and fungi-- and 3D printing techniques to produce the coatings, the varsity said in a statement.

Scientists have created biodegradable shoes using mushrooms, chicken feathers and textile waste, paving the way for more sustainable fashion.

Mushrooms have high amounts of the ergothioneine and glutathione, both important antioxidants, said Robert Beelman, Professor Emeritus at Pennsylvania State University in the US.  

Mushrooms are rich in dietary fibre, vitamins (B1, B2, B12, C, D and E) and minerals such as zinc or selenium, low in calories and fat, as well as important source of betaglucans -- biologically active compounds with potential medicinal value.

An entire family, barring a three-year old girl, has died after consuming wild mushrooms in Mizoram's Mamit district, with the latest casualty reported today, hospital sources said.

Researchers have created electrodes from a species of wild fungus called Tyromyces fissilis.

Eating a healthy diet is very important to live a long and healthy life.