Health Tip: Adding Mushrooms to Your Meals

By Diana Kohnle, HealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) -- Don't be put off by the fact that mushrooms are a type of fungus. They're nutritious, low-calorie and are quite tasty.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests how to add mushrooms to your daily fare:

• Grill, sautee or stir-fry mushrooms, then add them to a favorite sauce and whole-grain pasta.


• Toss mushrooms with vegetables in a whole-grain wrap.


• Combine tomatoes, squash, peppers and mushrooms on a skewer, then lightly grill.


• Add mushrooms in an omelet or atop pizza.


• Flavor soups and risotto dishes with dried mushrooms.

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