John's Thoughts — gourmet mushrooms

The Pearl Oyster is a fast and easy-growing mushroom with a unique taste. It is one of the most cultivated mushrooms in the world as a result. In its natural habitat, the Pearl Oyster grows on hardwood trees, such as oaks, maples, birch, aspens, and other popular trees in Ontario.

The mushroom is high in potassium, a mineral that Canadians may not be consuming enough. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and supports bone and muscle strength. A cup of Pearl Oysters – or 100 grams – can have about 300 to 400...

The Lion’s Mane mushrooms have some unique potential health benefits, based on some early stages of scientific studies. Keep in mind these benefits still need to be further confirmed.

One unique benefit is the mushroom may improve cognitive functioning, such as memory, concentration, learning and decision-making. A study in Japan discovered that a group of 15 people all aged between 50 to 80 years old saw improvements in their mild cognitive impairment when regularly taking tablets containing the Lion’s Mane. Including the mushroom in a diet may potentially help slow down the effects of diseases...