Lion’s Mane and Maitake – The Hardest Working Medicinal Mushrooms
Some mushrooms just work a little harder than others… In this case, the two that come to mind are quite possibly the hardest working mushrooms of all – Lion’s Mane and Maitake. What makes them so special? Lion’s Mane and Maitake hold the designation of being both delicious culinary mushrooms AND medicinal powerhouses. So whether
Why Cordyceps and Chaga are SUPERSTARS of The Mushroom World
All medicinal mushrooms have polysaccharides, and they are all different shapes. These compounds interact with our bodies in different ways, which is why you can think of each mushroom as having its own “super power.” Other than polysaccharides, mushrooms also contain phenols, sterols, triterpenes and more – which can all benefit our health in different
4 Things You Need To Know If You Use Medicinal Mushrooms
If you’re at all interested in using mushrooms to benefit your health, you should always consider this: Not all mushroom products are created equal. In fact, there can be an enormous difference between products that appear (on the surface) to be equivalent. You need to consider how they are grown, how they are extracted (if
How To Find and Identify Wild Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms are easy to identify, grow all over the world, and are a delicious gourmet mushroom that can be added to almost any meal. Plus, they have some pretty awesome health benefits. Of course, you could always just find your oyster mushrooms at the grocery store, or even grow them yourself – but there is something
This Is Why Mushrooms Support Your Immune System
Mushrooms really are magical. Not just in how they grow, but in what they can do for our health and overall wellbeing. For a species to be considered a “Medicinal Mushroom” however, is a very high bar to pass, and out of the tens of thousands of species of fungi around the world, only a
Getting Ready For Mushroom Hunting Season
Are you ready for mushroom season? We are still a while away from mushroom season here in Alberta. It’s halfway through March, but it’s still really, really cold. But without a doubt, spring is coming, summer is coming, and soon it will be time to get out in the woods and hunt mushrooms. I wanted
2 Rare and Beautiful Mushroom Finds
It’s still way too early in the year for me to be finding mushrooms outside in Alberta, but I’m starting to get so excited to finally get back out into the woods and start looking for mushrooms again! In the meantime though, I thought it would be fun to share with you two super cool
Finding A Crazy Amount Of Morels, Right In My Backyard
Sometimes you don’t have to go far to find crazy amounts of delicious gourmet mushrooms! Urban areas can provide perfect habitats for mushrooms of all kinds. One species that is likely to pop up in new areas with wood mulch is the much sought after Morel. Where Will They Grow? Morel mushrooms can often
11 Calming Herbs to Keep You Balanced and Alert
Life is hard. Every day it seems like a new challenge appears to test your patience. You may not realize that chronic stress can also lead to long-term health complications. Living in a constant state of fight-or-flight tells your body to produce too much cortisol which can lead to weight gain, diabetes, mood swings, fatigue,
13 Must Have Mushroom Books
You can pretty much learn everything you wanted to know from the internet. But for some reason, books are still totally relevant and totally awesome! In this post, I wanted to share some of my favorite books on foraging, growing mushrooms, medicinal mushrooms, and some other fun mushroom books worth reading. Best Books For Mushroom
Mushroom Coffee: Everything You Need to Know
Coffee: Everyone’s favorite morning pick-me-up. You can’t go wrong with a little caffeine and antioxidants to get you moving in the morning or during that afternoon slump. That’s why 64% of Americans drink coffee every day. (1) But have you ever heard of Mushroom Coffee? No, it’s not coffee made from mushrooms… And it doesn’t
25 Types of Mushrooms For Food and Medicine
You might not notice it on a daily basis, but we humans are growing a lot of mushrooms. In fact, worldwide production of all types of mushrooms is in excess of 30 million tons annually. Holy Shiitake! Of course, the familiar button mushrooms and oyster mushrooms take up a large percentage of this total, but there are
