Sunday Times

DUDE, MUSHROOMS ARE GOOD FOR YOU

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Packed with meaty flavour, a hearty texture and very few kilojoules, carbs and sodium, mighty mushrooms are just what we need to stay lean, healthy and strong. Mighty Meaty Mushrooms aren’t just delicious and nutrient rich; they’re also proven allies against heart attacks, obesity and prostate cancer, major health risks for men.

MUSHROOMS AND PROTEIN Replace meat with mushrooms to lose weight yet still gain muscle

100g white mushrooms Protein: 3.1g

Total Fat: 0.3g Saturated Fat: 0.1g kJ: 92

MUSHROOMS AND SELENIUM

Selenium is a recognised ally against prostrate cancer

1 cup (250ml) portabelli­ni mushrooms Selenium: 36mcg kJ: 336

MUSHROOMS AND SODIUM A low-salt diet allows 4001000mg of sodium per day.

100g mushrooms Sodium: 14mg

MUSHROOMS AND POTASSIUM

Diets rich in potassium and low in sodium can reduce the risk of heart attacks.

1 cup (250ml) white mushrooms Potassium: 428mg kJ: 63

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