What A Day Taking Functional Mushrooms Looks Like + How It Can Boost Your Skin, Gut & Brain Health

We’re always on the lookout for functional foods that we can add to our lives that will enhance the way we feel and how we show up in the world. Maybe you’ve heard about functional mushrooms and some of their benefits, but you’re wondering which mushrooms to take and how to actually use them in your everyday life. Each mushroom species has its own functional superpower, so these nutritional powerhouses can help support everything from brain health and immune defense to natural energy and youthful radiance. "Mushrooms are a truly unique superfood," says Sandra Carter (M.A., MPH, Ph.D.), integrative health expert and founder of Om Mushrooms . "They contain many key nutrients like super antioxidants, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes that we have a hard time getting from other plant or animal sources, which makes them an essential part of activating and balancing our immune system, nerve and brain health, and cardiovascular system." Like all superfoods, they’re not a magic bullet, so it’s best to incorporate them into your daily routine to reap the extraordinary benefits. Besides making sure you take them regularly, another thing to be aware of is the quality of the mushroom powders you’re buying—look for pure, whole food mushroom powders, organically grown in the United States (we love Om , Organic Mushroom Nutrition). One of the best things about these mushroom powders like lion’s mane , reishi , cordyceps , chaga and turkey tail (besides the long-term benefits) is that they’re easy to use and you can simply add to drinks, smoothies, dressings, sauces, soups, stews, and even desserts. We love to create little rituals throughout the day that feature each mushroom’s superpower. Here’s how you can easily incorporate functional mushrooms into your everyday routine from your morning smoothie to your evening sweet treat. Lion’s mane […]

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