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Barmer News Hindi: Mushroom is a special seasonal vegetable which is available for only 20 days. It is rich in protein and carbohydrates and also leaves the mutton behind in terms of nutrition. Along with being delicious, it is considered very beneficial for health.

Mushrooms are found in abundance in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and desert areas. It is neither cultivated nor sowing in Barmer. It grows in sandy dore automatically. It is being sold in Barmer market for Rs 300 to 400 per kg. Not only this, it is sold after drying at Rs 1 thousand per kg.

Mushroom is a vegetable that is neither a plant nor animal but also leaves mutton in terms of health. This fungal protein, which is available in just 20 days of season, is rich in vitamin D and antioxidants. Mushrooms with low fat, high nutrition and zero cholesterol have become the first choice of health concees people nowadays.

100 grams of mushrooms contain about 3-4 grams of protein and very low fat. This is the reason that from the gym to the doctors, they advise to make it a part of the healthy diet. “Mushrooms have rich not only protein but also vitamin D, B-complex, iron and antioxidants. It is useful in increasing immunity to heart health.

Mushrooms are also called “brain food” because it helps to maintain neurological health. The bioactive compounds present in it are also considered useful in mental disorders like stress, exhaustion and depression.

Mushrooms neither need sunlight nor soil but in terms of health, it beats mutton, pulses and even many supplements. Mushroom is lighter than heavy foods like Mutton and cholesterol free. For diabetes, blood pressure and heart patients, it is not less than a brain booster.