5 fun fungi facts

Beth Furness - Assistant Nutritionist | 02 Sep, 2018

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Mushrooms are one of the lowest calorie vegetables with just 7 calories in a 100g serving

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2

If left in sunlight, mushroom skin creates Vitamin D in the same way as human skin, making them a great dietary source of vitamin D

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3

Mushrooms are made up of around 90% water, meaning they shrink in size significantly when cooked

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4

There are 70-80 poisonous mushrooms varieties across the world, including Britain – so be safe and avoid any you find in the wild

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5

Mushrooms are neither plants nor animals – they're classified as a fungus alongside things like mould and yeast

Fun fungi facts

Nutritionist Beth Furness (ANutr), holding a BSc in Nutrition and Health, is deeply dedicated to applying evidence-based knowledge to all aspects of nutrition. Her passion lies in fostering healthy relationships with food, ensuring that everyone maintains a balanced and sustainable approach to nutrition.

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