Huh, that's quite surprising to know, but it does, indeed, make sense. Annnnd, guess I don't need to worry, since I only ever eat mushrooms when they seem suitable for a particular recipe (maybe I don't love them as much as I claim, huh?).
That being said, thanks for sharing your knowledge with me (and for the recipe as well)! I've always liked to put shrooms in burgers, but that recipe is definitely a fresh take on the good 'ole combo!
That said, I have some friends who are really nerdy about mushrooms, and they've told me that a lot of the common mushrooms we eat have a surprising amount of pollutants/heavy metals.
It doesn't seem to matter where you get them from; whether it's freely picked in the forest, organic variants, or bottom-of -the-barrel-price-wise mushrooms from sketchy corner-stores.
It seems like a consequence of how mushrooms work. They can grow without light, have a very porous structure, and seem to thrive in spots very few other greenery survives.
It's something to keep in mind if you eat a lot of mushrooms. The general sentiment seems to be that mushrooms are always "healthy" and a great dietary source of protein/vitamins/carbs, but very little is said about their negatives.
Though, it kinda makes sense that a species that can thrive in the harshest of climates could be carriers for substances that human physiology aren't built to handle.
I think the general tip is one "serving" (basically two cupped hands) a week. The biggest problem with mushrooms are their capacity to accumulate lead.
It's less important to adults than children to consider lead-intake, but while the adult body seem be capable of cleaning it out to some degree, the deleterious effects of lead-intake is so serious that it always warrants severe caution.
That said, this is the best mushroom-recipe I know. You can make burger-patties or meatballs with it (thought it doesn't hold for open-fire skewers, but a simple patty-shape works well).
The meatball-shape works really well for a soft taco filling. It's the best meat-like recipe I know, and is my go-to recipe when I make food for people who are emotionally attached to meat in a juvenile way (and feel the need to make a big spiel about it):
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I'm having a great time looking at all of the related images.
That being said, thanks for sharing your knowledge with me (and for the recipe as well)! I've always liked to put shrooms in burgers, but that recipe is definitely a fresh take on the good 'ole combo!
That said, I have some friends who are really nerdy about mushrooms, and they've told me that a lot of the common mushrooms we eat have a surprising amount of pollutants/heavy metals.
It doesn't seem to matter where you get them from; whether it's freely picked in the forest, organic variants, or bottom-of -the-barrel-price-wise mushrooms from sketchy corner-stores.
It seems like a consequence of how mushrooms work. They can grow without light, have a very porous structure, and seem to thrive in spots very few other greenery survives.
It's something to keep in mind if you eat a lot of mushrooms. The general sentiment seems to be that mushrooms are always "healthy" and a great dietary source of protein/vitamins/carbs, but very little is said about their negatives.
Though, it kinda makes sense that a species that can thrive in the harshest of climates could be carriers for substances that human physiology aren't built to handle.
I think the general tip is one "serving" (basically two cupped hands) a week. The biggest problem with mushrooms are their capacity to accumulate lead.
It's less important to adults than children to consider lead-intake, but while the adult body seem be capable of cleaning it out to some degree, the deleterious effects of lead-intake is so serious that it always warrants severe caution.
That said, this is the best mushroom-recipe I know. You can make burger-patties or meatballs with it (thought it doesn't hold for open-fire skewers, but a simple patty-shape works well).
The meatball-shape works really well for a soft taco filling. It's the best meat-like recipe I know, and is my go-to recipe when I make food for people who are emotionally attached to meat in a juvenile way (and feel the need to make a big spiel about it):
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/233999/mushroom-veggie-burger/