US Department of agriculture analysts suggest us one easy path to keep the immune system healthy
Did you know the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) funded researchers indicated that Mushrooms play an essential role in keeping the immune system healthy?
In a recent article published in July 2010 from Sciencedaily.com, leading reporter Rosalie Marion Bliss reported how the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers have conducted an animal-model and cell-culture research showing that white button mushrooms boosted the activity of important cells in the body’s immune system.
Agaricus bisporus (known variously as the common mushroom, button mushroom or white mushroom) is an edible basidiomycete mushroom native to grasslands in Europe and The United States. Agaricus bisporus is cultivated in more than 70 areas and is one of the most commonly and widely eaten mushrooms worldwide.
In the United States, white button mushrooms represent 90 percent of the entire mushrooms eaten.
The study (Reference: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jul10/immunity0710.htm) was conducted at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts School by center director Dr. Simin Meydani.
The outcomes indicate that white button mushrooms may increase immune function by increasing the production of antiviral and other proteins that are produced by cells while seeking to defend and repair tissue.
The study’s cell-culture phase demonstrated that white button mushrooms increased the maturity of immune system cells called “dendritic cells,” from bone marrow. Dendritic cells can produce T cells which are essential white blood cells that can discover and eventually deactivate or eliminate antigens on invading microorganisms.
When immune system cells are subjected to disease-causing pathoenic agents, for example bacteria, our body starts to increase the number and function of immune system cells, according to Dr. Meydani.
Regarding white button mushrooms, one simple option to implement them in your everyday diet regime could be to start thinking on some sample dishes: The Masala mushroom is a good example.
Garam masala is a basic blend of ground spices well-known in Indian and other South Asian cuisines. It is used by itself or with other seasonings.
Ingredients for 2 Serves:
- Mushrooms(chopped) 2 cups
- Onions 2
- Chilli powder 1 tea spoon
- Garam masala 1/2 tea table spoon
- Salt
- Oil 1/2 tea table spoon
- Coriander leaves
Guidelines: (Preparation time : fifteen min)
Heat oil and fry onion till it turns slightly brownish. Then add mushrooms, cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
Add all the masala and cook for 2 mins. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
About the writer – Celia Barnes writes for the nutrition certification reviews blog, her personal hobby site dedicated to healthy eating ideas to help future nutritionists and dietitians to learn healthy eating methods for their patients.









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