Shiitake Scientific name:  Lentinula edodes Superpower:  Combats inflammation Shiitake mushrooms are one of the few medicinal mushrooms that also happen to be delicious. In fact, they’re one of the five most popular mushrooms worldwide! But being tasty isn’t their only superpower. They’ve also been used for their health benefits for hundreds of years in Japan, China and Korea. Shiitake mushrooms contain lentinan, which has strong anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antiviral, antibacterial and antiparasitic properties. What does all that mean? Well, not only can lentinan help destroy cancer cells, it may also ward off various infections and viruses. An injectable form of shiitake mushrooms is used alongside chemotherapy in China and Japan for the treatment of gastric cancer. Shiitake mushrooms have also proven helpful at lowering bad cholesterol levels. How to take shiitake mushrooms: Since shiitake mushrooms are so tasty, you can enjoy them in stir-fries, miso soup, grain-b

Wondering what exactly is the M-plan? Reportedly, dieters on the M-plan replace one meal per day with a mushroom-based meal.  Proponents of the diet claim that following the M-plan for 14 days helps you lose weight from your hips and thighs but not from your bust.  Apparently, the weight loss plan seems to be perfect for those who want to have slimmer thighs and tinier waistlines but maintain their cleavage.  While on the mushroom diet, you can opt for a variety of mushrooms - white mushrooms ( also called Agaricus mushrooms), button mushrooms, meaty portabello mushrooms.  You can also incorporate more exotic types like chanterelle, shiitake, or crimini into your eating plan. According to a research published in the journal Appetite, mushrooms may be for filling than meat when matched in terms of protein content.  The study found that participants reported less hunger, greater feelings of fullness and decreased prospective consumption after a mushroom-rich breakfast co