Mushrooms are healthy for you; chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares why

"Save some room for mushrooms!" the chef captioned his social media post

• By: Lifestyle Desk
• New Delhi | July 26, 2021 03:50 PM IST
2 min read

Mushrooms are not just tasty but also have a host of health benefits. (Source: Pixabay)

Mushrooms are a vegetarian’s delight. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, and can be prepared in numerous ways. From being used as a vegetable in a variety of curries and dishes to being even as a topping on pizzas, a mushroom is a versatile food item that can be paired with varied ingredients.

But, did you know mushrooms are not just delicious, but also very healthy for you?

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Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, recently, shared an Instagram post highlighting the many health benefits of eating mushrooms.

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“Save some room for mushrooms!” he captioned the post. Take a look.

He shared the following benefits of mushrooms:

*Mushrooms are an amazing food for weight loss as they are low in calories.
*They are rich and packed with antioxidants.
*They are high on fibre and contain a good amount of proteins.
*They come in a lot of exciting varieties.

With these amazing benefits of mushrooms, it’s time for you to include them in your meals!

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