Many varieties of mushrooms contain good-for-your-bladder selenium and, like us, they produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Oyster mushrooms are a good source of iron. Plus, they’re low in calories: Six medium white, for example, have just 22.
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One cup of sliced oyster mushrooms has 28 calories and less than 1 gram of fat, yet delivers 2 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein. Per serving, men gain 5 percent of their recommended daily intake of both fiber and protein, while women get 6 percent of their daily protein and 8 percent of dietary fiber. The same portion also provides 8 percent of the daily value of potassium, vitamin B-6 and folate. Oyster mushrooms have been shown to help with cholesterol, cancer and hepatitis.
Oyster mushrooms are chock full of:
- Iron
- Niacin
- Vitamin D
- Antioxidants
- Zinc
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Vitamin B & C
- Folic Acid
- Fiber
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