If you’re a dog parent, then you no doubt see your fur baby as a member of your family – and like all family members you want to keep them safe. So chances are you’re wondering … Are the wild mushrooms found on our forest walks poisonous to my dog? What about the mushrooms that I sometimes see growing in my lawn? Can I feed my fur baby store-bought mushrooms? In this article, you’ll discover the answers to these important questions and a whole lot more. Can Dogs Have Mushrooms Found In The Forest? When you’re out for a walk in your the local woods, your dog is constantly exploring — sniffing ..read more

Before you get into this article, I have to warn you that some of the information about the cordyceps mushroom is going to sound rather gross and icky – but I promise to get through that part in as few words as possible and on to the information that is relevant and important to you. The cordyceps mushroom is not really a mushroom but a group of fungi with over 400 different species. So why am I including them here on this website? They are purported to have many evidence-based health benefits and are typically grouped together with medicinal mushrooms – and that’s what this site is all about ..read more

You wake up one morning and there strewn around in various places on your beautiful well-cared for lawn are mushrooms. Mushrooms? You know you didn’t plant them. How did they get there? Are mushrooms in the lawn good or bad? What causes mushrooms in the lawn? Are mushrooms in your lawn poisonous? How do you get rid of mushrooms in your lawn? How do you prevent them from coming back? Mushrooms in your lawn are an eye sore, but before you get too worried about them, let me assure you that they won’t harm your lawn. The fact that you have mushrooms in your lawn is considered a good sign as it mea ..read more

Shimeji mushrooms … difficult to pronounce but delicious to eat. Their deep umami flavor and wide versatility in cooking make up for the initial challenge of trying to pronounce the name of these wonderful mushrooms. A Little Background Native to eastern Asia, shimeji mushrooms are in fact not one type of mushroom but a group of edible mushrooms with more than 20 varieties. They have long stems and tiny round caps. The three most common types used in Japanese food are bunapi-shimeji, buna-shimeji, and hon-shimeji. Hon-shimeji is challenging to grow but the other two are currently cultivated ex ..read more

Umami — it’s the taste sensation and flavor you’ve been hearing about more and more. But what is it? Umami Definition Most people have been taught that there are four taste receptors on the tongue: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Although it was identified a hundred years ago, umami has only recently become recognized as the 5th taste. In 2006, neuroscientists at the University of Miami were actually able to locate the umami taste bud receptors solidifying umami’s place as a distinct taste. What Is The Meaning Of Umami Flavor? Umami is a Japanese word which translates as “pleasant savory taste ..read more

In this article we’re going to make a recommendation for the best reishi mushroom supplement out of the eight that we reviewed. Don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of the reishi mushroom. You probably won’t come across it at your local supermarket but you will find it growing in the wild in various places across North America. If you are out foraging in the forest and are lucky enough to find some reishi  mushrooms, you won’t want to eat them raw as they have a very bitter taste. It’s no wonder then that they are much easier to consume as a supplement.  Add reishi mushroom powde ..read more

You may have wondered what your grandmother was doing when you saw her fill a dropper from a small brown bottle and squeeze it into her mouth or add it to her tea. Chances are she was taking a tincture. What are tinctures? They are concentrated extracts containing the active ingredients from mushrooms, leaves, berries, bark, or roots. Tinctures have been around since the ancient Egyptians, but in the modern world pills, capsules, and tablets have taken the place of the age-old practice of taking tinctures for health reasons. Nowadays, tinctures are becoming much more popular again due to the ..read more

Let’s be honest. When we think about cooking with mushrooms, we typically don’t think about making a mushroom dessert. Sauteed mushrooms — yes! Mushroom burgers — maybe! Mushroom dessert — not so much! We generally expect desserts to be sweet, but in all honesty, some of the best ones are savory. Learning that desserts can be savory instead of sweet allows you to expand your horizons when cooking. But if you’ve got a sweet tooth, don’t leave just yet! Mushroom desserts can be both sweet and savory. Read on to find out more. Why Adding Mushroom To A Dessert Sounds Strange When most of us think ..read more

Do you want more energy, more stamina, more endurance, and more strength? Looking around the internet, you’ll find many an online health coach giving advice on how to get your energy back. Most don’t know about the medicinal power of mushrooms. Did you know that mushrooms are right up there as a way to to boost your strength, energy, and endurance? To become more familiar with the benefits of medicinal mushrooms, check out a few of the articles on this site: 3 Medicinal Mushrooms That Will Boost Your Brain Benefits of Maitake Mushrooms — and How To Include Them In Your Cooking 21 Ways to Use C ..read more

Which mushroom has a shaggy appearance, tastes like seafood, and is hard to find at the supermarket? You guessed it – the Lion’s Mane mushroom. If you can’t get a hold of lion’s mane or if you simply don’t enjoy the taste or texture of mushrooms, taking a supplement is an excellent substitution as you get the mushroom’s health benefits without actually eating the mushroom. In this article, we’ll review 5 brands and select the best lion’s mane mushroom supplement. For information about the health benefits of Lion’s mane, scroll down to the FAQ section and/or check out these articles on this sit ..read more