In food and medicine, mushrooms have stood the test of time. However, in the present moment, their popularity is skyrocketing, particularly those varieties that offer "functional" health benefits. The global functional mushroom market, estimated at over $25 billion, is booming. It is expected to grow over 10% annually until 2030. This growth represents the significant increase in the popularity of functional mushrooms as both food and dietary supplements due to their numerous health benefits. For many years, the most popular functional mushrooms were shitake and reishi . While these two mushrooms have become even more popular recently because of their immune-boosting effects, the growth of the total functional mushroom market is greatly influenced by other health-promoting mushrooms' emergence. The following types of mushrooms have immune-enhancing effects as well as additional health benefits: Cordyceps for supporting endurance, stamina, and ...

Lassi (pronounced "LAH-see") is simply fresh yogurt blended with room-temperature water. Whereas yogurt by itself can clog the channels of the digestive and elimination systems, once it is transformed into lassi it actually aids digestion. Thinning yogurt with water and blending it changes the molecular structure so it is more easily assimilated. Drink it before or with lunch.
There are many recipes for lassi. The following one is good for warding off gas and bloating:
Ingredients
- 1 cup room-temperature water
- ¼ cup fresh homemade yogurt
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1 pinch ground coriander
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
- Blend for one minute and drink after lunch – at room temperature or slightly chilled.
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