Why was the old Food Guide Pyramid with different levels of food consumption replaced?
Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research Q: Are mushrooms a good source of any nutrients? A: Mushrooms provide a variety of nutrients with few calories. A half-cup of mushroom pieces contains just 9 calories when raw or 21 calories when cooked without added fat. (Mushrooms shrink when cooked, so a half-cup cooked requires a lot more.) Mushrooms are a good source of the mineral selenium, which protects against cancer as an antioxidant and by promoting DNA repair. Mushrooms also contain other compounds that act as antioxidants and may lead to the lowering of estrogen levels in post-menopausal women. (High estrogen levels are linked with increased risk of breast cancer.) Much of the research on the healthful effects of mushrooms is still in preliminary stages but researchers suggest it holds promise. Many people trying to cut back on meat portions find that mushrooms in casseroles, stews and chilies add satisfying flavor and texture. Q: How do the new guidelines t
Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research Q: Are mushrooms a good source of any nutrients? A: Mushrooms provide a variety of nutrients with few calories. A half-cup of mushroom pieces contains just 9 calories when raw or 21 calories when cooked without added fat. (Mushrooms shrink when cooked, so a half-cup cooked requires a lot more.) Mushrooms are a good source of the mineral selenium, which protects against cancer as an antioxidant and by promoting DNA repair. Mushrooms also contain other compounds that act as antioxidants and may lead to the lowering of estrogen levels in post-menopausal women. (High estrogen levels are linked with increased risk of breast cancer.) Much of the research on the healthful effects of mushrooms is still in preliminary stages but researchers suggest it holds promise. Many people trying to cut back on meat portions find that mushrooms in casseroles, stews and chilies add satisfying flavor and texture. Q: How do the new guidelines t
