The shiitake is highly regarded as both an edible and a medicinal mushroom. It doesn't grow wild in North America, but it is easily grown and there is a thriving market.

Jun 5, 2009 - Philip McIntosh

If you fall victim to colds and flus each winter, it may be due to a weak immune system. Here are some simple yet effective ways to avoid getting sick.

May 26, 2010 - Kate Russell

Boosting the immune system with proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can be of great benefit in preventing illness and staying fit.

Nov 9, 2009 - Nina Prudhomme

Reishi, Maitake, and Shiitake Mushrooms are all healthy mushrooms that have been proven to fight cancer and sickness.

Jul 8, 2007 - Lyndsie Bourgon

Perhaps the single most important aspect of boosting immune system health is also one of the simplest - including plenty of immune system booster foods in your diet.

Aug 21, 2009 - Genevieve Kiger

The medicinal powers of mushrooms have been recognized for millennia, but the full extent of their therapeutic properties remains largely unexplored.

Oct 30, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Mushrooms have been used medicinally for centuries. Studies show some varieties offer protection against cancer, can lower blood pressure and have antioxidant properties.

Oct 14, 2008 - Fiona Wilkinson

If you've ever wondered something about mushrooms, this article will answer your questions. Even if you - or your stomach - doesn't like them, you may find a solution.

Sep 9, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

The ingredients in Chef John Turenne's springtime soup are now in season, can be bought locally and make a killer antidote to any seasonal colds or flus.

May 22, 2007 - Mary Luz Mejia

Bulgur can be bland on its own. Serving it with mushrooms sautéed in olive oil enhances flavor and textures without compromising on the nutrition value.

Oct 30, 2009 - Sapna Nayyar-Pellicane

There is often a pervasive distrust towards all types of fungi, although certain species are versatile and delicious, as well as being an excellent source of minerals.

Mar 29, 2010 - Mellissa Bushby

Recent studies of Chaga, published in peer reviewed journals, offer insight into its potential use in the fight against Cancer.

Nov 29, 2010 - Mike Kempenich

Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has been used extensively for many centuries in ancient China for its extraordinary health-giving benefits

Feb 13, 2011 - Anne Dubois

Ten foods used to help boost immunity and stay healthy include tomatoes, broccoli, apples, carrots, mushrooms, berries, squash, oats, yogurt and olives.

Jul 30, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Mushrooms have been used for centuries for their healing properties. Discover just what they have to offer in terms of nutrition and health.

Jul 13, 2010 - Sarah Lantz

Quinoa and mushrooms are healthy sources of trace minerals in our foods. Find out why selenium, chromium, zinc and manganeses are needed in healthy diets.

Feb 5, 2011 - Michael Onwochei

Foods of different colors have positive effects, such as red acting as an energizer or blue alleviating pain, so a combination of colors is recommended.

Jul 22, 2011 - Nita Mukherjee

Perhaps it's raining, or your girl-friend-in-training just called to cancel. Before the blue cloud of gloom darkens, there is laughter at your fingertips

Sep 12, 2011 - Barbara Castleton

The Japanese diet has been known for centuries as one of the healthiest due to it's high levels of nutrients and antioxidents.

Nov 6, 2007 - Sheryl Walters

Ever wonder why the Japanese have such few health problems? Seems their nutritional intake and cooking methods play a major role in keeping them fit.

Feb 22, 2009 - Beverley Ann