Eating maitake mushrooms is a good way to help you control your weight

Many people resort to all means to lose weight, not only choosing to starve themselves but even only eating certain foods. As a result, they become fatter and lose their health. According to statistics from the National Health Administration, nearly 40% of adults in Taiwan suffer from overweight and obesity. Obesity is a killer that causes high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome. It is also a carcinogenic factor that cannot be ignored. Studies have found that breast cancer, endometrial cancer, esophageal adenocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, etc. are all related to obesity.

Dietary fiber provides satiety and is the secret to weight loss

How to avoid obesity and maintain an ideal weight? Nutritionist Su Yanchen said that everyone knows that proper diet and exercise are the only way to control weight, especially diet control is very important. There are two secrets: "low calories, high fiber" must be adhered to; when losing weight, low calories plus more exercise, the resulting hunger, in addition to making people depressed, may also reduce the body's "basal metabolic rate, the key to weight loss." Therefore, "dietary fiber", which can provide the best feeling of fullness, is the winning secret in the process of weight loss.

Dietary fiber is divided into water-soluble dietary fiber and water-insoluble dietary fiber. Water-soluble dietary fiber is helpful for weight control because it will swell in the gastrointestinal tract after ingestion, thereby increasing the feeling of fullness, and coating sugars, which can prolong the residence time of food in the intestines and reduce the absorption rate of glucose. Therefore, blood sugar will not rise rapidly after eating, which is beneficial for blood sugar control. Water-soluble dietary fiber can also serve as nutrition for the intestinal mucosa, helping beneficial bacteria to survive and function in the body.

Low-calorie mushrooms are rich in dietary fiber and can help control weight

Nutritionist Su Yanchen said that dietary fiber foods include well-known whole wheat, cereals, beans, roots and tubers, fruit peels, and low-calorie mushrooms, which are also rich in nutrients and fiber and are good ingredients for intake. Low-calorie mushrooms have an important characteristic. They contain a variety of polysaccharides, which are mainly composed of beta-glucan, which can absorb bile acid, lower blood cholesterol and inhibit glucose absorption, thereby achieving the effect of lowering blood sugar and controlling weight.

In addition to being rich in dietary fiber and polysaccharide β-glucan, mushrooms are also rich in nutrients such as minerals, amino acids and vitamins. For people who control their weight through exercise, consuming mushrooms also has unexpected benefits, because mushrooms contain antioxidants and a variety of amino acids that help repair muscles.

In the mushroom family, Maitake mushrooms, which have a unique flavor and aroma, are a popular food ingredient. The reason is that Maitake mushrooms have the effect of lowering blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, etc., which is good for health. Especially for women who love beauty, it is a good choice whether it is for detoxification or beauty care.

Research: Maitake mushrooms can protect the liver and kidneys. People with renal function decline should not

In addition, according to a randomized double-blind experiment on humans, it was found that healthy subjects who consumed Maitake mushrooms for one month had good effects on protecting the liver and kidneys, and lowering blood cholesterol and triglycerides. Regarding the method of taking Maitake mushrooms, it is recommended that both meat and vegetarians eat them every day. The principle is to take 100 grams of mushrooms per day to stay healthy. Healthy people can protect their liver and kidneys by eating maitake mushrooms; however, for patients who have been diagnosed with renal dysfunction, mushrooms are high-phosphorus foods and should be avoided.

Some people grow mushrooms at home, but if they are not handled properly, they may become infected. When growing mushrooms, we need to pay attention to issues such as microorganisms, diseases and pests. Cultivation materials and planting bottles must all be kept fresh and mold-free to avoid bacterial contamination that may cause food poisoning and other problems.

Maitake mushrooms are afraid of water and there is a trick to keep them fresh in the refrigerator

Choosing factory-based, sterile cultivation, and temperature and humidity controlled mushroom cultivation techniques can increase consumer safety. All mushrooms are afraid of water, and maitake mushrooms are no exception. It is best to eat them on the same day after purchase, and it is best not to touch water. As for how to effectively preserve them, there are also tips. Nutritionist Su Yanchen said that if they need to be refrigerated, it is recommended to put them in a fresh-keeping box and cover the upper and lower layers with paper towels to absorb moisture, and change them frequently every day to preserve the taste and freshness of the mushrooms. Under good refrigeration conditions, they can be stored for about 7 to 10 days.