There are plenty of ways for you to use mushroom powder. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things. Below are some of the most convenient methods to get you started on your mushroom powder power trip. 1. Add It to Your Coffee And Tea Mushroom coffee is kind of a big deal right now. While some can’t get enough its bold  flavor in a morning cup of joe, you might want to consider adding oat milk or coconut creamer to dilute any mushroom flavor. Try these tasty options that mask any earthy pungency:  Coconut cold brew Golden milk latte Blood orange hot cocoa 2. Shake It Up in Smoothies You might think that adding mushroom powder to a smoothie is a recipe for disaster, but nothing could be further from the truth. Try using a small scoop (about a gram) in one of these must-try recipes: Golden milk smoothie Chia maca vegan milkshake Detoxifying green dream shake Energy boosting hero smoothie 3. Cook With Mushroom Powder Aside from your hot and

Simply put, mushroom powder is made from dehydrated mushrooms that are then ground up into a fine powder. Some are first processed using hot water or alcohol extraction in order to pull out the beneficial compounds- which is important to achieve the full benefits. Some "mushroom powders" can also be made from myceliated grain. While you can make mushroom powder yourself or buy it online or at your local health food market or Asian grocery store, it’s important to know that not all mushroom powders are the same. Medicinal mushroom powders can be made from a single species or multiple mushroom varieties. They often include a variety of different mushroom extracts to maximize the specific health benefits of each type. While there are over 2,000 species of edible mushrooms on the planet (that we know of), most powdered extracts are made from the medicinal mushrooms mentioned above. Why Should I Use Mushroom Powder? Mushrooms are super low in calories, sodiu

Along with its long history in traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine, cordyceps have maintained their status as a go-to for athletes. In fact, there is a story involving the  Chinese running team  that quickly became the stuff of legend back in the early 1990s. That's when the Chinese Olympic women’s running team won multiple competitions and broke three world records. While they attributed their incredible athletic performance to cordyceps, their claims were tarnished years later when their coach  Ma Junren  was fired after six of his other athletes failed drug tests. Still, the performance-enhancing effects and health benefits of cordyceps supplements should not be dismissed. While more clinical trials are needed, much of the available research shows promising results. A double-blind study on healthy elderly adults demonstrated that ingesting Cs-4 (a synthetic strain of Cordyceps sinensis) improved exercise performance and contributed to overall wellness. ( 3 ) Furthermo

While its origins might make you cringe, cordyceps are nevertheless becoming a major player for athletes. Often referred to as "caterpillar fungus," cordyceps grow on the larvae of insects (sometimes caterpillars) and replace the host's tissue to sprout long, finger-like stems. Strange as that is, cordyceps have been part of Traditional Chinese Medicine—ancient practices from China that use herbal medicines and various mind-body techniques, such as acupuncture and tai chi—to treat illnesses ranging from fatigue to high cholesterol and more. ( 2 ) Today, as people in the West have become more informed about using food as medicine and the potential health benefits of addressing ailments with non-pharmaceutical sources, it's no wonder that consumption of cordyceps extracts is on the rise. Some of the primary health issues that cordyceps address include: Energy levels Endurance Inflammation Sexual function Kidney disease Immune system Heart health As