First, fungi are relatively primitive foods on the earth, but they are among the "delicacies" in China. Fungi are not only delicious, but also contain almost no fat and have low calories. They are high in protein, complete in vitamins, and also contain essential minerals and bioactive components (such as polysaccharides, triterpenoids, phenols, etc.). ). We are familiar with mushrooms, Flammulina velutipes, Hericium erinaceus, Tremella, Auricularia and so on.

Second, the benefits of fungus food:

1, Lentinus edodes-an essential food for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

Mushrooms are delicious and fragrant. They are frequent visitors to our table and are suitable for people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, tumors and low immunity. Phytosterol contained in Lentinus edodes can reduce blood sugar and blood cholesterol; Mushrooms also contain a lot of hematopoietic substances such as calcium, iron and copper, which can prevent tumors and improve immunity. Lentinus edodes is rich in selenium and lentinan, which can play an anti-cancer role.

Moderate and uniform size, thick mushroom umbrella, smooth cover and short and thick stems are definitely the first choice for mushrooms.

2. Hericium erinaceus-a good helper to relieve digestive system diseases

Hericium erinaceus, bear's paw, sea cucumber and shark's fin rank among the four famous dishes, ranking first among the eight treasures. It is suitable for patients with gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and gastritis. Hericium erinaceus contains a lot of trace elements, which can improve blood circulation and prevent cancer cells and malignant tumors. It has a good effect on relieving oral, esophageal and gastrointestinal diseases. Note: It is generally not recommended to eat fungi during inflammation, but you can eat Hericium erinaceus during acute attack and rehabilitation of gastric ulcer.

Hericium erinaceus should be selected with perfect body, complete hair and large body, which is white when fresh and brown or golden yellow after drying.

3. Flammulina velutipes is a friend of intelligence and brain.

Flammulina velutipes has the function of improving brain activity and is known as "educational mushroom". Flammulina velutipes contains a lot of zinc and active ingredients, which can strengthen the brain. Eating Flammulina velutipes for children and the elderly can improve intelligence and prevent Alzheimer's disease respectively. Flammulina velutipes contains a lot of crude fiber, which has the effect of catharsis and detoxification. Flammulina velutipes can also promote the absorption of other nutrients and increase bone density, so menopausal women can eat more appropriately. Flammulina velutipes has the same effect of making soup or squeezing juice, and is suitable for children and the elderly.

Flammulina velutipes should be white, light yellow or yellowish brown, fresh and shiny, with a certain amount of water, no spots and defects, and no shrinkage on the cap and stem.

4, cough, beauty beauty's best product-tremella

Tremella decoction is rich in mucin and has the function of maintaining epithelial cells, thus achieving the effects of beauty beauty, nourishing yin and tonifying kidney, relaxing bowels and clearing intestines; Eating fried tremella frequently can relieve pharyngitis and dry cough. Note: Never eat tremella when there is phlegm, because tremella has the function of sedimentation, which will make it more difficult to cough up phlegm. Tremella is cold, and patients with respiratory diseases should not eat tremella raw and cold.

Tremella should be big, light, yellow-white, shiny, and thick in gum. Pay attention to the water content. It's easy to get moldy when wet, and it's not suitable for storage. It's too dry and fragile.

5, the scavenger of blood vessels-auricularia auricula

Auricularia auricula contains strong colloid adsorption, which can moisten the lungs and remove dust. It is a good health care product for dust-polluted workers (miners, metallurgical workers, textile workers, hairdressers, etc.). ) Auricularia auricula also has the function of preventing thrombosis and lowering blood pressure, and is also a good diet food for patients with hypertension and arteriosclerosis. Eating auricularia auricula regularly can also prevent iron deficiency anemia and gallstones.

The fungus on the market is uneven. In order to avoid buying auricularia auricula, it can be identified by this method. Auricularia auricula is shaped like an ear and has a small pocket shape; Auricularia auricula is flat, but thicker and more brittle than Auricularia auricula, with a layer of small white hair on it.