Pholiota adiposa

Its nicknames are cinnamon cap, scaly cap, or fat pholiota.

Flavor profile: buttery, nutty, earthy with a peppery finish

Used: cooked, pasta, sauces, soup

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

Proponents claim that Chestnut mushrooms can help with a variety of health problems, including:

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

Cooking Instructions:

1. Pick off mushrooms into individual pieces.
2. Use a high heat oil (ie. avocado, safflower etc.) and add mushrooms in a saute pan.
3. Saute until desired texture and color. It may take between 5 to 7 minutes or longer.
4. Add salt, onion and garlic powder in the last couple of minutes before serving. 
5. Add it as a topping on or incorporate it in any dish you desire. You can also also serve it as a side or sauce.

*Brandyn & Winnie’s Favorite Dishes: pasta, side dish, stir fry, 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.