For folks who savor the flavor and texture of mushrooms, here's another good reason to enjoy them: certain varieties are known to offer significant health benefits. Recent research suggests that the Shiitake mushroom, in particular, can help ward off a number of disorders and diseases, ranging from the common cold to cancer.

For thousands of years, the Shiitake has served as both a culinary ingredient and a medicinal agent in Asia. Chinese healers have long used the mushroom as a tonic ...

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