Mushrooms are not easy to store. If they contain a lot of moisture, improper storage can easily lead to mold or spoilage. Some consumers are used to storing mushrooms in the refrigerator after buying them. In fact, the correct method should be to store fresh mushrooms in a cool, shaded place.
Because mushrooms have a sticky surface on which dirt and sand are hard to wash off. When cleaning mushrooms, you can first add some salt to the water, then soak the mushrooms in the salt water for a while before washing. However, do not soak for too long to avoid absorbing too much water. They should be thoroughly cooked before consumption. When eating wild mushrooms, do not mix varieties; it is best to eat only one type at a time, and not too much. At the same time, it is not advisable to drink alcohol when eating wild mushrooms to prevent a reaction between toxins and alcohol.
In the mushroom family, Enoki mushroom, Shiitake mushroom, Straw mushroom, and Oyster mushroom are known as the "Four Major Edible Mushrooms". Enoki mushrooms are particularly high in lysine and also contain a high amount of zinc, which has the effect of promoting children's intellectual development and brain health, earning it the reputation of "smart mushroom". Regular consumption of Enoki mushrooms can prevent liver disease and gastrointestinal ulcers. Enoki mushrooms are also a high-potassium, low-sodium food, making them especially suitable for patients with high blood pressure, obese individuals, and middle-aged and elderly people. Enoki mushrooms should be eaten cooked, not raw, and people with weak spleen and stomach should not eat too many.
Shiitake mushrooms not only beautify the skin but also help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Shiitake mushrooms contain a precursor to vitamin D, which can be converted into vitamin D and promote calcium absorption in the body. Eating more shiitake mushrooms can help prevent colds. For normal people, eating more shiitake mushrooms has a cancer-preventing effect, and for cancer patients, it can inhibit the growth of tumor cells. Rehydrated shiitake mushrooms should be refrigerated to prevent loss of nutrients.
Straw mushrooms are high in vitamin C, which can promote human metabolism, improve the body's immunity, and have a detoxifying effect. When lead, arsenic, or benzene enter the human body, they can bind with them and promote their excretion through urine. Straw mushrooms can slow down the body's absorption of carbohydrates, making them an excellent food choice for diabetic patients. Straw mushrooms can also aid digestion, reduce heat, increase milk production, prevent scurvy, promote wound healing, protect the liver, and strengthen the stomach, making them an excellent nutritional food that is both edible and medicinal. Straw mushrooms are suitable for soups or stir-fries, and both fresh and dried products should not be soaked for too long.
Oyster mushrooms are rich in polysaccharides, which can improve the body's immunity and inhibit tumor cells. Oyster mushrooms also have the effect of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, which can prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases and obesity in the elderly. Oyster mushrooms can improve autonomic nervous disorders and have a辅助 therapeutic effect on menopausal syndrome in women.
Mushrooms are highly nutritious and suitable for the general public, especially for the elderly, people with low immunity, and patients with high blood pressure and diabetes. However, mushrooms are slippery in nature, so those with diarrhea should consume them with caution.