Shiitake mushrooms have long been revered in Japan for their cancer fighting properties. They contain a complex sugar called lentinan. When you eat shiitake mushrooms your immune system goes in overdrive creating infection-fighting cells. Research has discovered that when people with tumors are fed a dried mushroom powder containing lentinan, they can inhibit tumor growth by 70 percent. In addition, these powerful properties are now being studied for the fight against HIV. [1]
Add these dark meaty mushrooms to your meals! They make a great addition to soups, stews and vegetable dishes.
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[1]http://foodsthatheal.blogspot.com/