source of B vitamins including riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, and pantothenic acid.  
Crimini and portobello mushrooms contain all of the nutrients that are found in white
button mushrooms, and are also a very good source of vitamins B6 and B12.  

Studies have shown that Shiitake and Maitake mushrooms also have extensive health
benefits.  As a result they have become increasingly available.  They provide an
excellent source of selenium, and polysaccharides.  They also  provide an excellent
source of iron and are good sources of fiber, protein, and vitamin C.  

Research shows that all of the above mushrooms have anticancer properties and
contain polysaccharides and beta-glucan.   


Sources:

Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.

National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.

Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia


There are several types of
mushrooms.  Button
mushrooms generally look like
tiny umbrellas, because they
have a dense parasol-like cap
that is attached to a stem.  
There are three different types of
button mushrooms - portobello,
white mushrooms, and crimini
mushrooms.  

White button mushrooms
provide an excellent source of
phytochemicals, copper,
potassium, zinc, and selenium.  
They also provide an excellent
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