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Serves 2
500 calories per serving
This shiitake mushroom dish is rich in zinc, selenium and iron, which play a vital role in supporting the immune system.
Serves 2
210 calories per serving
This dish is a good option for anyone trying to manage their weight. It's high in protein and fibre so keeps you feeling fuller for longer. You can use any type of mushroom if you can't find shiitake, and if you keep your mushrooms in the sun for up to two hours before use, they will synthesise UV light into vitamin D.
Serves 2
150 calories per serving
Turmeric is a key ingredient in Ayurveda, and reishi mushrooms have been taken for health reasons for hundreds of years. This tasty latte makes a relaxing drink, particularly before bed.
Rob Hobson MSc RNutr is a Registered Nutritionist who has worked with some of the UK’s largest food and health companies and performs training in the public health sector (including government agencies and the NHS). Rob contributes regularly to UK press publications and has a monthly column in Women's Health magazine.
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