If you have squandered your money on curing various diseases and still haven’t received any satisfactory results; how about spending money on mushrooms. They are rich source of all the vital nutrients which are essential to keep the body fit and fine. As such they do not possess any root, leaves flowers or seeds. In several countries they are known as fungi. The number of edible mushrooms is much more than the non edible mushrooms. The varieties of mushrooms are almost infinite. Several kinds of these living organisms still remain undiscovered. The mycologists are engaged in finding more mushrooms which have medicinal value. You can purchase them in any form, be it dried, canned or fresh. Fresh mushrooms have more beneficial than any other variety. The two most common varieties of mushrooms which are widely consumed are brown and white mushrooms.

The recipe shows broadcasted on television has played a vital role in bringing about a change in the food habits of the people. When you visit ant Super Market, you can come across more than six varieties of eatable mushrooms. Some common ones include Crimini, Button Mushrooms, Wood mushrooms, Oyster, Enoki, Chanterelles and Truffles. Mushrooms can be cooked, boiled, roasted, chopped and eaten raw as well. But people grow mushrooms generally for medical purpose. They had immense value even during the pre historic times. The Greek were under the impression that mushrooms provided strength which is completely true. On the other hand the Romans served it on special occasions during the festivals. They believed that it was a gift from their God. A large part of mushrooms constitutes of water. They are low on calorie and can reduce the obesity.

Mushrooms are supplied throughout the globe in the form of a can. It is because the fresh mushrooms cannot last very long. You are well acquainted that mushrooms help in healing several diseases, but did you know that it is also utilized for dyeing wool and other natural fibers? The chromophores of the mushrooms have the capacity to produce different colors which help in this process. To grow magic mushrooms one does not require any skill as such.