This Month's Miracle Ingredient:Mushrooms

There are literally thousands of species of mushrooms. And while only a handful is used for medicinal and cooking purposes, these fungi pack a mighty punch with their immuneboosting properties and rich umami flavour.

- JAMIE DAY

Many of us toss mushrooms into salads, add them to quiches or replace burger buns with the large brown ones (delicious!) – and a good thing, too. These fascinating fungi are a great source of protein; antioxidants such as selenium, which helps to prevent cell damage; and copper, a mineral that aids in red blood cell production. Here are more reasons you should consciously add these four favourites to your diet.

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