Hericium erinaceus or better known as Lion’s Mane mushrooms provide more health benefits than most of that can be food found in your local grocery store. For centuries Lion’s Mane has been used to help improve the digestive system, to provide energy and vitality, and more.

Today researchers have discovered there are many more benefits within Lion’s Mane mushrooms than previously discovered. There are no scientific claims that Lion’s Mane will cure any particular disease but there is proof that adding Lion’s Mane to your regular diet can significantly improve your health.

Recent studies have reported on significant improvements to cognitive health when Lion’s Mane is consumed on a regular basis. In addition, reports of improved immune responses and heart health are steadily emerging. It has been proven that Lion’s Mane contains antioxidant properties that may reduce the risk of cancer. Lion’s Mane mushrooms have even been used to relieve some forms of anxiety and depression.

If you are planning on making any changes towards a healthier lifestyle than Lion’s Mane mushrooms would be an easy and tasty way to start. Make sure to dehydrate your Lion’s Mane to preserve the healthy benefits within the mushrooms. Lion’s Mane can be eaten raw, dehydrated, or crushed and taken as a powder supplement. Cooked mushrooms will contain less health benefits as the high heat will change some of the mushrooms most beneficial properties.

However, you may be willing to trade some health benefits for tasty food. Particularly, if you are making pulled pork tacos made with pulled Lion’s Mane mushrooms instead of pulled pork. Some mushrooms make an excellent substitute for meat. When you consider the health benefits gained by eating less meat, cooking your mushrooms does not seem like a bad idea at all.