Benefits of Mushrooms

• High in antioxidants that are extremely helpful in preventing aging and certain cancers.
• Rich in minerals that many other plant-derived foods do not contain (selenium, iron, potassium and magnesium, to name a few).
• Mushrooms are the only plant that contains sources of vitamin D.  However, many commercially grown mushrooms are grown indoors which defeats good sources of vitamin D.  Some mushroom growers have produced D-enhanced mushrooms by exposing them briefly to UV lamps, usually after harvest.  Monterey Mushrooms are one of the companies doing this process and their mushrooms contain at least 400 IU of vitamin D per 3-ounce serving.  This is noted on the label of the package listed as “high in vitamin D.”   Here is more interesting info on that process.

Benefits of Eggs

• Bioavailable source of protein – In short, this means that our bodies readily absorb this source of protein.
• Contain choline – a nutrient most people do not get adequate amounts each day.  Choline is used to build healthy cell membranes. It has been shown to be helpful in liver function, nervous system, muscle movement and metabolism. This is a critical nutrient for pregnant mothers to consume as its role is building healthy brain development. This nutrient is found in the yolk.
• Contain powerful antioxidants: lutein and zeaxanthin, found in the yolk.  These two nutrients are beneficial for promoting eye health.  They have been significantly studied to decrease the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.