Shiitake Mushrooms

These contain good flavour and are also meaty. Lentinan present in these mushrooms is a natural antitumour compound and thus help to fight against cancer. They have vitamin D in great quantity and fights against infections. They are also known to contain certain compounds which help proper functioning of the liver, pancreas and other endocrine glands, thereby promoting the formation of insulin and its proper regulation throughout the body. Diabetics often suffer from infections, particularly in their limbs, which tend to continue for long periods of time. The natural antibiotics in mushrooms can help protect diabetics from these painful and potentially lifethreatening conditions.