Are mushrooms healthy for you?

A longtime mushroom hunter, he seeks them out because of their taste and health benefits. And Weil, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, likes to share his enthusiasm for these fungi. read more

A mushroom is neither a fruit nor a vegetable; technically mushrooms aren’t even plants. They are a special type of fungus—a notion that puts some people off. If you don’t mind the fungus part, though, mushrooms are a great addition to a healthy diet—not to mention totally delicious. read more

Nine mushroom studies highlight the health benefits of eating mushrooms, which includes improving nutrition and immune system function. Nine mushroom studies highlight the health benefits of eating mushrooms, which includes improving nutrition and immune system function. read more