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Anti-Cancer Hero: Stewed Mushrooms

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——Shiitake mushrooms Golden Mushroom

Point: Shiitake mushrooms contain ergosterol and polysaccharides that can strengthen immune cells, inhibit cancer cells.

Also known as: Golden needle mushrooms, Silver needle mushrooms, Shiitake

Nature: Cold in nature, taste salty

Nutritional content: Vitamin B1, B2, C, dietary fiber,protein,iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium

Cancer-preventing components: Ergosterol, polysaccharides, shiitake mushrooms' anti-cancer substances

Health benefits: Antioxidant, prevents cardiovascular diseasesfor people with high blood pressure and high cholesterolApplicable to general public, patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia

Not suitable for individuals with high potassium levels in the blood or kidney dysfunction

Why do shiitake mushrooms have cancer-preventing properties?

1. Shiitake mushrooms contain 'shiitake mushrooms' substance', which has an inhibitory effect on the growth of cancer cells.

2. Polysaccharides in shiitake mushrooms can inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells and are helpful for enhancing immunity and combating viral infections, cancer.

——Main nutritional components of shiitake mushrooms

1. Shiitake mushrooms contain vitamin B1, B2, C, dietary fiber, protein, as well as iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium.

2. They are high in potassium and low in sodium, rich in nutrition with low calories, helping to reduce blood lipids and cholesterol, beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases and obesity.

——Health benefits of shiitake mushrooms

1. Shiitake mushroom stems contain a large amount of dietary fiber that can adsorb bile acids, lower cholesterol, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, benefiting patients with hyperlipidemia.

2. Eating shiitake mushrooms can enhance 'serum lactate dehydrogenase' (LDH) activity, helping to reduce lactic acid levels after exercise and avoid excessive fatigue.

3. Shiitake mushrooms contain abundant lysine and arginine which are beneficial for promoting children's intellectual development; hence, shiitake mushrooms are also called 'memory mushrooms'.

4. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that shiitake mushrooms are cold in nature with a salty taste, benefiting the liver, aiding digestion, and having anti-tumor effects.

——How to eat shiitake mushrooms

1. Shiitake mushrooms soften and turn black easily; they should be eaten as soon as possible after purchase.

2. Often used in hot pot dishes,

but due to the water-soluble vitamin B1, B2 content, it is recommended to eat them with the soup when making a hot pot or cooking a soup.3. Cooking shiitake mushrooms should be avoided for too long to prevent protein loss.Eating caution: Fresh shiitake mushrooms contain 'colchicine', which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort if eaten raw; it is necessary to cook them thoroughly to break down colchicine, or else large amounts may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain after consumption.

Shiitake mushrooms are rich in potassium, so people with kidney dysfunction should be cautious about their intake. People with lupus erythematosus or arthritis also should not eat too much.

[Stir-fried Mixed Mushrooms] Anti-viral + Inhibits cancer cells (for 2 servings)

Calories: 57.9 kcal

Carbohydrates: 10.2g

Protein: 1.9g

Fat: 1.5g

Dietary fiber: 5.9g

Mushroom ingredients: 30 grams of black and white shiitake mushrooms, 50 grams of golden needle mushrooms, 20 grams of red radish.

Seasonings: 1 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of sesame oil

Steps:

1. Cut the black, white shiitake mushrooms and red radish into strips; cut the golden needle mushrooms into segments.2. Blanch all ingredients for use.3. Heat a wok, add seasonings, water, and prepared ingredients from step 2, simmer briefly before serving.Cancer prevention and health benefits: Studies have found that shiitake mushrooms contain special proteins that can regulate immune function, activating immunity and inhibiting tumors;mushrooms are rich in polysaccharides, which enhance immunity and have anti-cancer effects.Radish20 grams, 2 tablespoons of water

Seasoning: 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Method:

1. Cut black and white wood ear mushrooms and red radish into threads.Cut asparagus fern into pieces.8. All materials are blanched and set aside.

2. Heat a wok, add seasoning, water, and the prepared ingredients from step 1, simmer slightly.

3. Cook for a moment and serve.

Cancer prevention health benefits: Studies show that asparagus fern contains special proteins that can regulate immune function, enhancing immunity and inhibiting tumors;Mushroom is rich in polysaccharide components, which have the effect of boosting immunity and cancer prevention.