11 Mushrooms Dietitians Wish You’d Eat More Of
Ava Bailey Also known as portabella, portobello mushrooms are one of the most consumed mushrooms, says Alyssa Wilson, R.D., metabolic success coach at Signos.
“They’re an excellent source of the B vitamin, riboflavin, and the antioxidant selenium. They’re also a good source of phosphorus, copper and niacin, and phytochemicals, such as L-ergothioneine and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).”
Expanding on that, Smith says “their contribution of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has a protective effect for the body’s cells.”
As Wilson suggests, they also make a great substitute for meat. Swap whole, de-stemmed, de-gilled portobello mushrooms for hamburgers or chop them up and add to ground beef in your favorite bolognese recipe.