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FOOD OF THE MONTH

CRIMINI MUSHROOMS
Did you know that a 5-ounce

vitamin B6, and a good source of

protective roles in

serving of crimini mushrooms

folate, all of which are B vitamins

including protecting our energy-

contains only 31 calories and is a

necessary for carbohydrate,

producing mitochondria from

great source of all the B vitamins?

protein and fat metabolism.

B vitamins are essential for

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) plays at

reducing cholesterol levels,

least two important roles in the

helping to prevent Alzheimer's

body's production of energy. It is

and cardiovascular disease, and

part of a molecule that allows

of fatigue since it supports the

for energy production. Crimini

oxygen-based energy production

function of the adrenal glands,

mushrooms are an excellent

to occur. It is also necessary for

particularly in times of stress.

source of riboflavin, pantothenic

the recycling of glutathione, an

Niacin (vitamin B3) is necessary

acid and niacin, as well as a very

internally produced antioxidant

good source of thiamin and

t h a t p l a y s n u m e r o u s ke y

our bodies,

oxidative damage. Pantothenic
acid (vitamin B5) also plays an
important role in the prevention

for the conversion of the body's
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
into usable energy. Although
most of us enjoy mushrooms as a
tasty addition to many recipes,
we seldom recognize them as a
powerhouse of energy-boosting
nutrients. So, enjoy crimini
mushrooms as a part of your
Healthiest Way of Eating, not
only for their great flavor, but also
for the array of B vitamins they
deliver.
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