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22 August 2010
US Department Of Agriculture Experts
Indicate 1 Quick Solution To Maintain
The Immune System Healthy
Celia Barnes
Did you know the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) funded experts indicated that Fresh mushrooms play an essential function to keep the body's defense mechanisms healthy?
In a recent document published in July 2010 from Sciencedaily.com, leading journalist Rosalie Marion Bliss reported how the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers have conducted an animal-model and cell-culture study showing that white button mushrooms elevated the activity of vital cells in the body's immune system.
Agaricus bisporus (known variously as the common mushroom, button mushroom or white mushroom) is an edible basidiomycete mushroom indigenous to grasslands in Europe and North America. Agaricus bisporus is cultivated in more than 70 states and is among the most commonly and widely consumed mushrooms globally.
In America, white button mushrooms represent 90 percent of the entire mushrooms eaten.
The study (Reference: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jul10/immunity0710.htm) was conducted at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts School by center director Dr. Simin Meydani.
The results propose that white button mushrooms may boost immune function by increasing the production of antiviral and other proteins that are released by cells while seeking to defend and repair tissue.
The study's cell-culture phase demonstrated that white button mushrooms increased the maturation of immune system cells called "dendritic cells," from bone marrow.
Dendritic cells can produce T cells that are necessary white blood cells that can identify and eventually deactivate or eliminate antigens on invading microorganisms.
When immune system cells are exposed to disease-causing pathoenic agents, such as bacteria, the body begins to increase the number and function of immune system cells, according to Dr. Meydani.
Regarding white button mushrooms, one easy way to use them in your everyday diet plan could be to start thinking on some sample recipes: The Masala mushroom is an excellent example.
Garam masala is a basic blend of ground spices common in Indian and other South Asian cuisines. It is used alone or with other seasonings.
Ingredients for 2 Serves:
- Mushrooms(chopped) 2 cups
- Onions 2
- Chilli powder 1 tea spoon
- Garam masala 1/2 tea table spoon
- Salt
- Oil 1/2 tea table spoon
- Coriander leaves
Directions: (Preparation time : fifteen minutes)
Heat oil and fry onion till it turns slightly brownish. Then add mushrooms, cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
Add all the masala and cook for 2 mins. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
About the writer - Celia Barnes writes for the nutrition certification blog, her personal passion web log focused on healthy eating guidelines to help future nutritionists and dietitians to learn healthy eating methods for their patients.
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