Are uncooked mushrooms good for you?

Question

Are uncooked mushrooms good for you?

Answer 1

Yes, and try sprinkling a little salt on them, beautiful!

Answer 2

Sure, and they are great on salads.

Answer 3

Yes, because uncooked mushrooms provide more benefits than cooked in the form of fiber which aids digestion.

Answer 4

Yes, and cooked ones too. Though not a significant source of any particular nutrient, mushrooms supply numerous vitamins and minerals, while being low in fat and calories and high in fiber.

Not to mention they are yummy.

Answer 5

yes mushrooms are very good for you ,as with most fruit and veggies the less you cook the better for you they are

Answer 6

Yes, and they are delicious.  Try them with a veggie dip, or in a salad.

Answer 7

People who say 'yes' must talking about those white button mushrooms.

Generally speaking, no, mushrooms contain natural poisons which will be lessened or destroyed when cooked.  Look at those cultures that eat a lot of mushrooms, such as in China and Japan,... they always cook them for a reason.  Maybe find out why.  It's the same reason you do not eat raw potatoes.  Natural poisons.

Answer 8

Awesome with spinach dip!

Answer 9

Yes, They are low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Selenium.