Mushroom
Oyster Mushroom
A delicate, fan-shaped mushroom, easy to grow and cook, with a natural statin-like compound.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 83/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Oyster mushrooms are soft, fan- or oyster-shell-shaped mushrooms that grow in clusters, mild in flavor and quick to cook.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support healthy cholesterol levels
- May help support healthy immune function
- A tender, versatile mushroom for everyday cooking
- Easy to digest when cooked
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup, cooked (~146g) · about 37 calories
- Protein 3.1g
- Fiber 2.3g
- Niacin 5.1mg
- Iron 1.3mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Tear into pieces and sauté briefly in a little oil until tender; good in soups, stir-fries, and as a meat-like addition to plant-basedEating mostly or only foods that come from plants — fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, nuts, and seeds. More → meals.
⚖️ Cautions
- Generally very well tolerated when cooked. As with any mushroom, only eat cultivated or expert-identified oyster mushrooms, never a wild lookalike.
📚 Why we trust it
- Contains a natural statin-like compound, studied for cholesterol support
- Easy to cultivate and widely cooked worldwide
🕊️ A word of encouragement
A cheerful, trusting heart is good medicine. Set down your worry and breathe easy.
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