You may have seen shiitake mushrooms at your local grocery store and wondered what they were. Shiitake mushrooms, scientifically known as Lentinula edodes, are a type of edible mushroom that is native to East Asia. They are grown on the logs of trees, and they have a dark brown cap and a white stem. In […]
Lion’s mane A lion’s mane mushroom is a type of edible fungi that resembles a lion’s mane. It’s white and shaggy with long, tendril-like tendrils that hang down from the cap. When cooked, it has a texture similar to lobster or crabmeat and a taste reminiscent of shrimp. Lion’s mane mushroom is rich in antioxidants […]
Beneficial smart mushrooms, which are also referred to as nootropics, have been making a big comeback in the last several years. You can find them in all sorts of different forms, from coffee and tea to supplements and, now, chocolate bars. But what’s so special about these mushrooms? And are they really worth the hype? […]