Pick Up Your Mushrooms Before The Barbells: Mushrooms Can Boost Your Workout And We’re Telling You How

By now you know that mushrooms are powerhouses of flavor and nutrients. But did you know that mushrooms can also help you power through your workout and refuel when you’re done?

That’s right! And more than that, unlike protein bars and powders, mushrooms are an easy and more deliciously natural addition to your diet. Meaning you don’t need to pack your bars or pound that protein all the time to stay on track and feel satisfied. You just need to add mushrooms to your meals or meal-prep protocol. It’s that simple

Packed with nutrients, flavorful as all get out, and able to make you feel “fuller” longer, mushrooms are a delicious choice for anyone who values a great sweat session as much as they value healthy eating.

Today we’re going to explore some of the workout-related benefits of making mushrooms a part of your diet. You can check these benefits out before your next workout, while you meal prep, or before you chat about your diet with your doctor. And as always, you can connect with our Two River Mushroom Company team on Instagram and pick yours up wherever we are next!

Mushrooms Are Packed With So Many Nutrients That Fuel Your Workout

You’re thinking about how to eat in order to support your workout regimen. Whether you’re an avid runner, a CrossFitter, or a yogi, you want to be sure you’re eating right to get your exercise in. No matter how you move your body, mushrooms can be a go-to when you get going. 

Mushrooms are packed with vitamins like Vitamin D and Vitamin B. Vitamin D helps with muscle, nerve, immune, and bone health. Adding mushrooms to your diet can help you amplify the already awesome impact of fish and eggs in your diet. 
Vitamin B helps you get all the energy you can out of the food you eat. So adding mushrooms to your diet can help you make the most of your workout. 

Mushrooms Are Immune-System Boosters So Your Recovery Will Feel Different Too

Have you ever had that post-workout burnout hit you so hard you found yourself getting sick a day or two later? A drop in your immune response can signal a myriad of issues, including possible dehydration or a gap in your nutrition. Mushrooms can help your immune response by ensuring you have the vitamins, mineral, and antioxidants you need to fight sickness. 

When you’re adding mushrooms to a diet that includes other antioxidant-rich foods you may find yourself with more  energy and a better immune response. Translation: Less sick time and more time to workout, rest and repeat.

They’re Good For Your Cardiovascular System

Mushrooms can help you lower bad cholesterol and their antioxidants protect blood vessels. They also have anti-inflammatory properties so you know you’re reaching for a heart-healthy food. While you should always talk to your doctor about your health and diet, making mushrooms a part of your meals can be a simple way for most people to care for their heart, blood vessels, and body overall.

They Literally Make You Feel Full When You Eat Them To Fuel Up

One of the reasons people sometimes feel challenged when you’re trying to stick to a diet that fuels their workouts is that they don’t feel full when they’re done eating.  This means that some people look to less-than healthy options to feel satiated, or they overload on other foods or snack more often to stay full. For those of us who make exercise an important part of our week, having to add additional mini-meals or full meals might be a bit too much work on top of the other things we’re doing to make sure we can squeeze our workouts in without sacrificing other priorities. 

If you’re not feeling “full” when you eat, or what your eating isn’t cutting it in the healthy-fuel department, mushrooms can help change that. The texture and flavor they offer makes them delicious while the calories, protein, water, and potassium help you to feel “full” longer.

While it’s obviously wonderful to feel fueled-up by what we eat, it’s also pretty wonderful to find delicious ways to feel that way. And mushrooms can give you that delicious feeling every time.

You Can Incorporate Them Into Your Daily Meals With Ease.

The final word on mushrooms and your workout is one of ease: You can easily incorporate mushrooms into you weekly meal planning and prep. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner options are endless and you can always add them to your regular recipes when you’re craving a savory and nutrient-packed punch without the hassle of finding a new recipe to try out.

We hope you’ll check out our Two River Mushrooms for yourself and use them to fuel your workout and your daily life. We’re sure it will be a delicious difference you can feel!