A large chunk of the family budget is spent at the grocery
store. Smart shoppers will find ways to stretch their grocery dollars and one
of their secrets is selecting foods that are a nutritional bargain.
Mushrooms cash in as an economical choice, delivering plenty
of food value, great taste and versatility.
Clare Jones, nutritionist with Mushrooms Canada advises that
100 grams of fresh white mushroom are a good source of riboflavin, niacin,
copper, pantothenic acid, selenium and antioxidants and are the only vegetable
with vitamin D.
The mushroom expert recommends storing mushrooms in a paper
bag in the refrigerator. Grocery stores often provide paper bags next to the
mushrooms in the produce section. The paper absorbs any moisture and will keep
them fresh.
To prepare mushrooms, simply rinse under cold water and pat
dry with a paper towel. Now they are ready to include in a recipe. For some
inspiration on how to prepare delicious mushroom, check out the recipes on the
Mushrooms Canada website at
www.mushrooms.ca.
You can also watch
Clare Jones prepare some recipes from Mushrooms Canada on
DailyWebTV.com.
