How to identify an edible wild mushroom from a poisonous one

After all this talk about mushrooms last week, you might be tempted to go out and pick some mushrooms yourself. That’s not a bad idea, but before you go, you need to learn how to properly identify an edible mushroom from a poisonous one.

While the odds of you picking an edible mushroom rather than a poisonous mushroom lies heavily in your favor, experienced mushroom growers are quick to point out that foraging for mushrooms should never be thought of as a game of chance. The consequences of making a wrong guess or a misidentification about whether a mushroom is edible can be severe, sometimes requiring a liver transplant or even resulting in death.

To get the full scoop on how to identify mushrooms in the wild, have a look right here. READ MORE

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How magic mushrooms could replace antidepressants within 5 years

While big pharma may have a stranglehold on the market for antidepressants, Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris believes mushrooms could break that within the coming five to ten years. Carhart-Harris is one of the UK’s leading researchers on psilocybin mushrooms, and according to a recent study, magic mushrooms provide something to people that antidepressants cannot: an emotional release, which stands in the polar opposite of antidepressants that “blunt” the emotions of patients.

The study is just the first of many studies planned under the banner of the new Centre for Psychedelic Research at London’s Imperial College. Soon enough, the college will also host treatment rooms that make it the UK’s first psychedelic therapy research clinic and a “prototype and inspiration” for licensed psychedelic medicine clinics of the future.

Although much more research has yet to be done, mushrooms have been found to pose little to no risk of overdose or addiction, which could speed their route to becoming an approved drug. If and when psychedelic therapy gets approved, it’s bound to have major consequences for big pharma. READ MORE

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3 surprising reasons to add more mushrooms to your diet

Although mushrooms have soared in popularity in recent years, humans have been scouring the temperate hillsides of the world in search of these mycological treats for centuries. And while they may just have been following their tastebuds, the fact of the matter is that mushrooms can give humans a whole range of health benefits. With that said, here are three reasons why you should be eating more mushrooms.

First reason: mushrooms are an excellent dietary source of vitamin D which helps protect against osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. We usually associate vitamin D with sunshine, but we can also get vitamin D from food—with mushrooms being one of the few plant-based sources of vitamin D.

Second reason: mushrooms can boost your immune system. In a recent study, researchers found that shiitake mushrooms can improve immune function by reducing inflammation and helping your body fight off invading microbes. Mushrooms are also a tremendous source of antioxidants which ward off free radicals.

Third reason: mushrooms can promote satiety. Portobello mushrooms often find their way onto the grill, and that’s because their robust flavor and substantial texture make them a great alternative to meat. They’re also high in dietary fiber, helping you feel fuller longer. Want some new ways to add mushrooms to your diet? Here are delicious recipes you probably haven’t tried before. READ MORE

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