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Although not grown in gardens and similar places, mushrooms have become highly sought food in the food due to its delicious flavor, however, have a special value for those who are on a diet to lose weight.

Its nutritional properties are not very meaningful and provide little energy, which makes them ideal foods for those wishing to lose weight, being the most sought after mushrooms and the death cap mushroom.

Not all mushrooms are edible, because there are even some that are poisonous and some other produce psychoactive effects in those who consume them.

Better known as mushrooms, these mushrooms are the edible portion of these multicellular creatures that make many species, and usually arise in the shade of trees, in damp and poorly lit.

Are formed by a large percentage of water in its constitution, which is why they are pretty light, even when they are rich in protein, it is known that the content is really low compared to many other foods, even less than the protein content some vegetables.

They also contain little carbohydrate, fiber content is approximately 2.5% and some of them have a sugar called trehalose characterizes.

As for fats, also offer plenty of mushrooms, mainly because its content is between 0.2 and 0.5%, however, have a good content of B vitamins, plus niacin and folic acid. Also, mushrooms are characterized by providing interesting amounts of iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus and potassium.

Do not recommend excessive consumption, as nitrogen compounds and toxins, in some cases, can seriously affect sensitive people such as children, the elderly, sick and pregnant women. Is not recommended for people with rheumatism or gout.

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