2 tablespoons Chaga extract with cinnamon.
Preparation:
1. Cut the bananas into small rounds.
2. Add the bananas in a blender and mix until smooth.
3. Then gradually add cocoa and Chaga extract to the blender and mix until it becomes a dark color.
4. Take it to the freezer for a few hours and ready to eat.
Note: Makes 2 servings.
Remove the ice cream from the freezer 15 minutes before serving tosoften it a bit.
4. Lion’s Mane
Lion's mane, as it is commonly known to the fungus " Hericium Erinaceus, "
is a species called lignícola that parasitizes planifolia trees, particularly in oaks. They are grown on sawdust and sterilized logs.
It is a fungus without foot or support that usually lives to hang on the trunks of the planifolia trees. Its structure or shape is rounded from which numerous needles hang. Inside it is a kind of somewhat elastic meat, so it is recommended to consume it when it is young and fresh. Its smell is fungal and the taste is very pleasant to the palate, sweet and soft, with a memory of the taste of seafood.
In its composition, it has a group of bioactive substances that are known as hericenones, which stimulate the reproduction of neurons damaged by peripheral vascular problems, which indicates that it is an excellent aid against senile dementia, vascular lesions of the brain, and learning problems.
In addition, the NGF (Neuronal Growth Factor), that is responsible for regenerating the myelin present in the nerves.
In addition to all this, it has an effect that protects the mucous membranes of the digestive system because it exerts a repair function in the epithelia, so it is extremely beneficial in the case of ulcers, Hiatal hernias, gastritis, intestinal
inflammations, and disease of Cröhn.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Benefits And Medicinal Properties
Currently, research regarding the health effects of the lion's mane is very limited. However, there have been findings in animal research, laboratory studies, and small clinical trials that indicate that lion's mane can offer several health benefits, which we will describe below:
Brain function
This fungus can be very beneficial in older adults who have a mild cognitive impairment, according to a study conducted and published by Phytotherapy
Research in 2009. This study consisted of scientists assigning 30 older adults with mild cognitive impairment to consume Lion's mane extract or in other cases a placebo for a total of 16 weeks. Three cognitive tests were taken during this time, at 8, 12, and 16 weeks of the study, the results were surprising, the patients who consumed the lion's mane extract showed much greater improvements than those who took only the placebo.
Another recent study about this wonderful fungus published by Biomedical
Research in 2011 shows that scientists examined the effects of a lion's mane on the brain function of a group of mice. The results were equally surprising, the scientists indicated the lion's mane helped significantly protect mice from memory problems caused by the accumulation of the brain-forming substance associated with Alzheimer's called Beta Amyloid.
Depression
Lion's mane tends to help relieve depression and anxiety; this is indicated by studies published in Biomedical Research in 2010. In this study, it was shown with a sample of 30 menopausal women that the group of them consumed some cookies that contained a lion's mane extract in its composition, at 4 weeks they were less irritable and anxious and had less difficulty concentrating than the group that consumed the placebo.
Natural anticancer
In a study conducted by Food & Function in 2011, tests on human cells showed that a lion's mane can help suppress all or part of the cells that generate leukemia. In addition to this, another study published by the Journal
of Agricultural and Food Chemistry of the same year found that the lion's mane extract used in mice suffering from colon cancer helped reduce the size of the tumors. These investigations about this fungus suggest that the lion's hair fungus can help fight colon cancer and, in part, increase the activity of different cells that are involved in the immune response of our body.
However, it is too early to know if this fungus can effectively help prevent colon cancer.
How To Consume The Lion's Mane?
The extract of this fungus is mainly obtained in capsules.
The recommended dose is two capsules daily (Before breakfast and Dinner) together with 0.50 grams of Vitamin C.
In the case of gastritis or reflux, it is recommended to consume the extract dissolved in hot water after the main meals.
The minimum time for the treatment of the lion's mane to take effect and the cell of the same is incorporated into the body is 45 to 60 days.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
BEST KITCHEN RECIPE
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Poached with Butter
