Shop Chestnut Mushrooms

You may also know them as cinnamon cap, scaly cap, or fat pholiota.

Flavor profile: buttery and nutty with earthy notes and a peppery finish

Best used in: cooked dishes, pasta, sauces, and soups

Benefits:

• Support growth of good digestive bacteria
• Support immune system
• Have free-radical scavenging activity-antioxidant
• Regulate blood sugar and insulin levels-endocrine system
• B Vitamins support adrenal function and turn nutrients from food into energy
• Balance hormones, improve brain function
• May help prevent body weight gain and fat deposition
• ​May help fight cancer

Supporters say chestnut mushrooms may be helpful for a range of health concerns, such as:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• Inflammation
• Tumors

How to Cook Them:

1. Separate the mushrooms into individual pieces.
2. Heat a high-heat oil (such as avocado or safflower) in a sauté pan, then add the mushrooms.
3. Sauté until they reach the texture and color you like, which may take 5 to 7 minutes or more.
4. Stir in salt, onion powder, and garlic powder during the last couple of minutes before serving. 
5. Use them as a topping, fold them into any dish you like, or serve them as a side or sauce.

*Brandyn & Winnie’s Favorite Dishes: pasta, side dishes, stir fry, and risotto

Disclaimer: These products are not intended to cure, diagnose, prevent, or treat any disease or cancer. Information provided is not a substitute for individual medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; however, instead have been researched by scientists and scholars.