MUSHROOM MASALA

FOOD FACTS: Mushroom Masala calories – 100kcal. To begin with, mushrooms are famous for their low calorie and meat like texture. Mushroom have got a recent increase in demand as a vegan food item. Additionally, they are so rich in protein and calcium. Calcium rich foods will help you maintain a good bone strength and bone density. In fact, mushrooms does not contain carbohydrates and are rich in fiber makes it a great choice to make a part of your weight loss food. Finally, Button mushrooms the most common ones available are considerably low in calories that 100 gram contains just around 25 calories.

Mushroom Masala

Course: Weight Loss

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

100

kcal

Ingredients

• 150 gram mushroom

• 1/2 onion

• 1/2 teaspoon oil, salt (As per need)

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

• 1/4 tea spoon turmeric

Directions

• Heat the pan and add 1/2 tea spoon oil
• Add the copped mushrooms and onion to the pan and cover it and heat for 2 minutes
• Add garam masala, turmeric powder and salt as needed and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes with lid open
• Add green chili if needed

Notes

• Add 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice to get an extra tangy flavours.

Health Benefits of Mushroom

• Cancer:
  Scientists at City of Hope were the first to discover that mushrooms could suppress growth of breast cancer and prostate cancer cells. In Fact, City of Hope researchers have conducted a small clinical trial in patients with prostate cancer.
• Antioxidants and Immunity:
  Mushrooms are the leading source of the antioxidant nutrient selenium in the produce aisle. Antioxidants like selenium, protect body cells from damage that might lead to chronic diseases. In addition, mushrooms provide ergothioneine, a naturally occurring antioxidant that may help protect the body’s cells.

• Weight Management:
  Preliminary research suggests increasing intake of low-energy-dense foods specifically mushrooms, in place of high-energy-dense foods, like lean ground beef, can be helpful with weight management. In fact, they promote daily energy by limiting fat intake and leaving you full and satiated after a meal.
• Weight Loss:
  Indeed long and short-term studies alike have found that mushrooms, in combination with exercise can have an important impact on weight loss. For example, after being asked to substitute 20 percent of their beef consumption with mushrooms, research participants showed improvements in their BMI and belly circumference.

They may also mitigate the risk of developing serious health conditions, such as Alzheimer's, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. They're also great sources of: Selenium.

Few More Benefits…

• Sodium and Saturated Fat:
  The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages healthy dietary patterns that are low in saturated fat and sodium. Mushrooms are fat-free and low in sodium. Mushrooms inherent umami counterbalances saltiness and allows for less salt to be used in recipes.
• Lower Blood Pressure:
  Mushrooms are rich sources of potassium, a nutrient known for reducing the negative impact that sodium can have on your body. Potassium also lessens the tension in blood vessels, potentially helping to lower blood pressure.
• Boost Immune System:
  Anti-inflammatory effect of mushrooms improve the efficiency of the immune system. Research has found that mushrooms help stimulate microphages in the immune system, enhancing its ability to defeat foreign bodies and making you less susceptible to serious illnesses.