Mushrooms are a low-calorie food and pack a nutritional punch. Loaded with many health-boosting vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, they’ve long been recognised as an important part of any diet. Mushrooms exposed to ultraviolet light are a good source of vitamin D, an important component for bone and immune health.

Cremini mushrooms are an excellent source of zinc, which is an important nutrient for the immune system and is also needed for ensuring optimal growth in infants and children.

Researchers have found a number of other excellent reasons for adding mushrooms to your diet.