The UK is home to numerous varieties of mushrooms and many of them are prized ingredients in local cuisine. From the rich, delicate chanterelles with their golden hues to the robust porcinis, British fungi offer an extensive range of savory mushrooms that you can find in woodlands, meadows, or even city environments. This diversity not…
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Category Archives: Mushroom Nootropics
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Guide to Mushroom Foraging
With over 15,000 types of wild fungi, the UK is a mushroom forager’s heaven. Why pay top dollar at a fine dining restaurant when you can simply disappear into the forest with a knife and basket and emerge with your next delicious, nutritious meal? Mushroom foraging is a fun, healthy activity where you can immerse…
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How to Cook Mushrooms
Mmmm….mushrooms. Healthy and nutritious, these little fungi have been known to have numerous potential wellness benefits* like boosting brain function and the immune system. The versatility of mushrooms means there are many delicious ways to enjoy them. From sauteing and deep frying to grilling and baking, the opportunities are endless! In this blog post, we’ll…
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Shiitake Mushrooms: A Comprehensive Guide
Ah, shiitake mushrooms. Not only are they utterly delicious, but they also contain many polysaccharides like lentinans and other beta-glucans that have numerous wellness benefits. Native to East Asia, Shiitake mushrooms have been known for their culinary applications for hundreds of years. They are key ingredients in many Asian dishes like miso soup, stews, and…
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Chaga Mushrooms: A Comprehensive Guide
Health and wellness awareness has never been greater, and the supplement market is booming. Nootropics, a class of traditional medicinal mushrooms used for thousands of years, are rising in popularity. One such nootropic mushroom is the humble Chaga mushroom. But what is Chaga, and how do you use them? In this blog post, we’ll discuss…
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Lions Mane: A Comprehensive Guide
As the importance of health and wellness grows, so does the demand for supplements that will benefit overall well-being. One type of supplement known to be beneficial to holistic health is nootropic mushrooms, a group of fungi used for a myriad of health benefits such as cognitive support, boosting the immune system, and managing stress.*…
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Reishi Mushrooms: A Comprehensive Guide
As we age, our bodies and mental health need more attention than ever. Nootropic mushrooms have long been used in traditional medicine in eastern regions like Asia, but their numerous reported benefits have gained popularity with a broader global audience. One such mushroom is the Reishi mushroom. In this blog post, we’ll look at the…
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Maitake Mushrooms: A Comprehensive Guide
While the demand for health and wellness grows, the supplement industry grows in parallel. One supplement group enjoying rapidly increasing popularity is nootropic medicinal mushrooms like Maitake, Chaga, and Reishi. Nootropics have long been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and reduce the risk of serious illness. In recent times, the use of…
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What is Cordyceps?
You’ve probably heard of nootropic mushrooms if you’re big into wellness. Rapidly growing in popularity, nootropic mushrooms have been used for thousands of years for various purported benefits.* One example of these little power-packed fungi is Cordyceps. So what exactly is it, and what does it do? In this blog post, we’ll look at cordyceps,…