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The benefits and harms of aspen mushrooms are determined based on the characteristics of the human body, which eats them or during treatment. The ubiquitous mushroom has several popular nicknames: redhead, aspen. Many varieties of this mycelium are edible, but there are also poisonous duplicates that are just as useful when used correctly.
The harmless boletus boletus has unique medicinal properties and is also widely used in cooking. In Russia, it can be found in both coniferous and mixed forests.
The chemical composition of the boletus
Redhead is low in calories, its protein fraction is only 22 kcal per 100 g of product. In terms of nutritional composition, the mushroom contains about 90% of liquid, the remaining percentage is proteins - 4%, fiber - up to 2%, the remaining 4% contain minerals, carbohydrates and fats.
The chemical composition of the mycelium contains:
- vitamins of group B, E;
- about 30 mg of vitamin C;
- niacin - 9 mg;
- macro- and microelements;
- saturated acids;
- mono- and disaccharides.
The presence of 49% of vitamin PP restores metabolism, strengthens the nervous system. The significant presence of potassium, 16.2%, helps to regulate water, energy and acid metabolism in the human body. The calorie content of dried mushrooms is 314.7 kcal, the use of boletus mushroom in this case increases significantly. In terms of its composition and nutritional value, it is not inferior to porcini or boletus.
What boletuses help from
In folk medicine, the aspen boletus is widely used, but it can bring both benefits and harm. Dried mycelium is added to a variety of infusions, which ultimately normalize the body's blood supply and immunity. Also, drugs from dried mycelium are able to stop or prevent the development of various tumors and diseases of the intestinal tract. For example, for blood purification, it is enough to use 1 tsp powder from redhead caps without extraneous impurities for 20-30 days. a few hours before meals.
For the prevention of bronchial diseases or common viruses on an empty stomach, drink 1 tbsp. l. tincture of kombucha and boletus. Add 1 medium-sized kombucha and a handful of fresh redhead caps to a liter jar. The jar is poured with boiling water or warm water, left to brew for 2-3 days in a dark place. Then they filter and begin a course of prophylaxis. Depending on the disease, 2-3 applications before meals are enough.
Useful properties of aspen mushrooms
Boletus boletus has a low glycemic index, making it safe and beneficial for people with any form of diabetes. This mushroom is rich in amino acids; in terms of their content, it is not inferior to meat. Dried or fresh mushroom broth is useful for children who have had a serious viral infection. Nutritionists recommend eating redheads to vegetarians as an alternative to meat, which helps to fill the lack of vitamins and stop the development of anemia.
The high content of vitamin B2, in the amount of 25% of the total mass of one mushroom, makes it useful for people who have vision problems.With prolonged use, you can notice an improvement in the condition of the mucous membranes and skin. The mushroom cannot be confused with any other poisonous variety and can be consumed in any form - this is the main benefit of boletus for the body. The most useful is the use of tincture, dry powder, boiled or stewed redheads. Boletus is recommended for those who have problems with digestion, anemia or heart.
The use of boletus
Mushrooms are versatile for use in cooking, medicine or everyday life. Many mushroom pickers try to collect as much as possible not only porcini mushrooms, but also aspen mushrooms. They are healthy and nutritious, have a pleasant and rich taste. Most chefs of European and Russian cuisine choose this mushroom for preparing delicious dishes. Redheads are good and nutritious in any form, they are frozen, dried, salted and pickled. For drying, the mushrooms are not washed, but wiped with a rag, large legs are cut into cavities 1-2 cm thick, small ones are not touched and exposed to the sun. In winter, soup with dried mushrooms is more flavorful and healthy than with fresh ones.
For freezing, the crop is thoroughly washed and boiled for about an hour in ordinary water. Then they are poured and packaged in containers. They can be stored for 1-2 years. With mushrooms for the winter, you can close salad or caviar.
Any ingredients can be used for caviar:
- 300 g of bell pepper;
- 2 medium onions;
- 3 carrots;
- 10 g chili peppers;
- 700 g of boletus.
Peppers, onions and carrots are grated or passed through a meat grinder, fried separately from the mushrooms. Boletus boletus can be cut into cubes or also chopped with a meat grinder. The ingredients are mixed and stewed for 20-30 minutes. Then they are distributed among the banks and closed. Spices are added exclusively for taste.
Contraindications to the use of aspen mushrooms
It is worth noting that the mushroom is poorly absorbed by the body, so people with gastritis or other serious problems with the gastrointestinal tract should not use it. Also, any kind of mushroom cannot be eaten by a sick person after poisoning with chemicals or food. There is no benefit to the human body from overripe boletus mushrooms, so they are not harvested or used as planting material for breeding a home farm. It is better to collect mycelium in an ecologically clean area, otherwise you can provoke mild poisoning. Individual intolerance also prevents the use of aspen trees.
Conclusion
The benefits and harms of boletus are determined by many factors, from the growing area to the state of the area. It is appreciated by culinary experts for its excellent taste, traditional healers for its medicinal properties. However, it is worth remembering that any mushrooms have poisonous analogs, which you need to be able to distinguish and be careful about even when harvesting useful boletuses.
