SKIN AND HAIR
Mushrooms for energetic skin and hair. Fresh produce such as mushrooms, fruits and vegetables are very important for skin and hair health. Sadly, fewer than one person in 10 eats enough of these foods for good health, yet they are an inexpensive and effective way to look better. Three button mushrooms provides at least 25% of the key nutrients niacin, biotin, riboflavin, copper and selenium, all of which are very important for the health of your skin and hair.
Glowing skin without sun exposure?
First, we know that sensible sun exposure can keep vitamin D at a healthy level well before it can cause skin damage. That might be 5 minutes a day during the warm part of the day in the summer and 30 minutes in the winter. Adequate vitamin D is important for good skin health. Not everyone can get some sun exposure during the day, so dietary vitamin D becomes important. Vitamin D can be found in oily fish, eggs, some fortified milks, and mushrooms that have been exposed to light. Normally mushrooms grow well in the dark, but if they receive some UV light they will generate vitamin D. Some farmers are now producing mushrooms with a day’s supply of vitamin D in a single serve.
By eating an extra 3 serves of fruit or vegetables increased the carotenoid levels in the skin. Carotenoids are compounds that provide a red/orange colour to fruits and vegetables. This gave the skin a more attractive colour when judged by other people. Another great reason for eating more fruit and vegetables, along with your mushrooms.