Are you looking to adopt a healthier diet? Mushrooms are nutrient-dense and make a great addition to any diet, whether you’re vegan, keto, or want to explore new recipes. Mushrooms are a type of edible fungi and are packed with health benefits, while being low calorie and rich in nutrients, such as antioxidants and fibre.

We can all benefit from incorporating more mushrooms into our daily diet. Products like dried mushrooms and mushroom coffee make it easy to turn your favourite fungi into a daily food staple. We’re sharing the best ways to incorporate mushrooms into your diet and easily sneak them into meals.

What are the Health Benefits of Mushrooms?

Why should you be adding more mushrooms to your diet? This edible fungi is packed with nutrients and vitamins that can improve your overall health. Mushrooms are a great source of fibre, helping to regulate blood sugar levels, and are rich in minerals to improve bone strength and heart health.

Shiitake mushrooms are a natural source of vitamin D and can improve your immune system, while all mushrooms contain antioxidants to protect against inflammation. If you’re low on vitamin B, eating mushrooms can increase your energy levels, improve skin health, and boost brain function.

Easy Ways to Incorporate Mushrooms Into Your Daily Diet

It’s a common misconception that mushrooms are hard to add to meals. With a little planning, you can add mushrooms to almost every meal. Mushrooms have an umami flavour with a meaty texture that makes it a great plant-based alternative to meat, while also being keto-friendly.

Adding Mushrooms to Breakfast

Mushrooms aren’t just for lunch and dinner. You can add sliced mushrooms to breakfast favourites, like omelettes and scrambled eggs. Sauté them in butter or olive oil until golden brown before adding to your eggs. They’re a great addition to a breakfast sandwich and work with everything from English muffins to tortillas for a breakfast burrito.

Lunch Ideas with Mushrooms

Lunch is one of the easiest times to get your mushroom fix. We love to add mushrooms to salads, wraps, and sandwiches for extra texture. Mushrooms are low in carbohydrates and calories, helping to bulk out your lunch and keep you fuller for longer.

Swap out your afternoon coffee for mushroom coffee to boost your energy levels without the caffeine jitters. If you’re a fan of meal prepping, mushrooms are great for incorporating into freezer meals, including soups and stews.

Mushroom Ideas for Dinner

Dinnertime is when mushrooms take centre stage. They’re a great option for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. If you’re a fan of meal prepping, make a larger portion at dinner to and store the leftovers for later. We love to add mushrooms to pastas, stews, soups, and broths for extra flavour and nutrients. Think of mushrooms as the hero food you can add to almost any dish. Its earthy flavours and rich texture add a sense of comfort to every meal, especially in the colder months.

More Ways to Add Mushrooms Into Your Diet

Mushrooms are a great snack option, either on their own or as part of a salad. Stuffed mushrooms are easy to make with herbs, breadcrumbs, and cheese – simply bake them until golden brown. You can also make mushroom chips by thinly slicing your favourite mushrooms and covering them lightly in olive oil and seasoning before baking until crisp. Other snack options include lion’s mane mushroom chocolate for the perfect after-dinner pick-me-up.

10 Ways to Add More Mushrooms to Your Daily Routine

Not sure how to eat more mushrooms? We’re sharing 10 tips and tricks to add more mushrooms into your daily routine, from using mushrooms as a meat alternative to experimenting with mushroom powder.

1. Swap your morning coffee (or one of your daily coffees!) for mushroom coffee or hot chocolate. Add plant milk for comfort in a cup.
2. Incorporate powdered mushroom into daily recipes, like pastas and risottos.
3. Serve sautéed mushrooms as a side dish with any meal or as a mid-day snack. Shiitake and oyster mushrooms are a great option for this, especially when cooked in butter with garlic seasoning.
4. Sprinkle mushroom powder into soups and sauces for extra flavour.
5. Use mushrooms as an alternative to meat. For example, you can sauté mushrooms and add them to ground meat when making tacos, burgers, and similar meals.
6. Serve sautéed mushrooms as a side dish with any meal or as a mid-day snack. Shiitake and oyster mushrooms are a great option for this, especially when cooked in butter with garlic seasoning.

Get more advice on how to incorporate mushrooms into your everyday diet by exploring the Merryhill Mushrooms blog.

FAQs about Eating Mushrooms

Get more advice on how to incorporate mushrooms into your everyday diet by exploring the Merryhill Mushrooms blog.

Can I Grow Lion’s Mane Mushrooms at Home?

Our ready-growing kit is the easiest way to grow lion’s mane mushrooms at home. Just spray your mushrooms twice daily and watch them grow. It’s that easy!

The key to growing lion’s mane mushrooms at home is to avoid humidity. You can read our in-depth guide on what to avoid when growing lion’s mane and the health benefits of this mushroom.

What Recipes Can I Make with Mushrooms?

We’re always updating the Merryhill Mushrooms blog with new and easy mushroom recipes, including tips and tricks for getting the most out of your home-grown mushrooms.

Some of our favourite mushroom recipes include:

• ‘Mushroom Swiss’ Smash Burger
• Creamy Mac and Cheese with Pesto Mushrooms
• Mushroom and Prawn Aglio e Olio
• Creamy Mushroom Rigatoni Pasta
• Merryhill Mushrooms Omelette
  
  

What is Mushroom Coffee?

Mushroom coffee tastes just like normal coffee – but it’s a healthier alternative without the excessive caffeine. Read our guide on the best mushroom coffee to find your perfect cup of morning brew.

Eat More Mushrooms with Our At-Home Growing Kit

The easiest way to incorporate mushrooms into your diet is to start growing them at home. Our ready-growing mushroom kits make it easy to grow and dry mushrooms – no green thumb required. We’ve already started the growing process, ensuring a healthy crop, and giving you your first cookable mushrooms in just days.

Got a question about mushrooms? Contact our team, follow us on Instagram, and explore our blog for more mushroom growing tips and tricks.