Mushrooms and Immunity
In cold and flu season, it is important to eat a balanced diet, including foods that can naturally maintain the immune system. While the science on mushrooms and immunity continues to evolve, we already know mushrooms offer a variety of nutrients associated with immunity. Popular mushroom varieties are a rich source of selenium, a mineral that works as an antioxidant critical for the immune system; and also have ergothioneine, an antioxidant that may help protect the body’s cells.
With vitamin D deficiency on the rise, eating fresh mushrooms is one way to add more D to your diet. Click here to read more about the database update or find out more information on mushrooms and vitamin D here. 
Nature's Hidden Treasure for Vitamin D
USDA’s nutrient database has been updated and includes the vitamin D content in mushrooms. Mushrooms are the only fruit or vegetable with natural vitamin D.
Mushrooms: A Top Superfood
Nutrition expert Keri Glassman recognizes mushrooms as nutritional powerhouses and great sources of antioxidants in her new book, The O2 Diet.
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In fact, the data shows that mushrooms outperformed top produce staples including tomatoes, carrots and lettuce!
Mushrooms Outsell Top Produce Items
Fresh mushroom sales continue to weather the storm, up 3.7 percent in pounds and 5.4 percent in dollars at retail over last year, according to IRI Food Store Sales Research for the period ending July 26, 2009.
