Marvelous Mushroom Meal Makeovers (Say That 5 Times Fast!)

We all know most of us should be eating more vegetables, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. One of the ways I recommend getting in more servings is by incorporating them into meals you already love. People love burgers, meatballs, and tacos — myself included! By finding ways to add in veggies, like mushrooms, you can help improve the moisture and taste of these dishes while increasing the vegetables and making the meal healthier. In honor of September being National Mushroom Month I was on Let’s Talk Live DC this week sharing ideas for mushroom meal makeovers. You can watch the full clip here, or check out highlights from my segment below: Mushrooms: Nature’s Hidden Treasure Of course one of the reasons I love them is because of their nutritional value. They’re fat-free, low-calorie, low in sodium, and they’re the only fresh produce naturally containing vitamin D. Some varieties are exposed to UV light to maximize their vitamin D content even more. On top of being naturally low in sodium, their savory “umami” flavor allows you to use less salt when you cook with them. There are five varieties of cultivated mushrooms that are easily accessible at your local market: White button, shiitake, crimini/baby bella, portabella, and oyster. You can find them in bulk whole or whole or sliced in containers. To help promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October you’ll find them in pink containers. Experiment to see which on...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes vegetables blendability burgers healthy eating lets talk live meatballs mushrooms National Mushroom Month pasta Source Type: blogs