Portobello mushrooms are healthy because they contain quantities of niacin, which helps your metabolism to operate. They also deliver plenty of selenium which is said to prevent cancer. As Portobello mushrooms contain minimal fats the calorie count is very low which is great news for slimmers.

Tip: grilled mushrooms make an excellent substitute for meat. Using mushrooms greatly reduces the calories in your meal and avoids the unhealthy saturated fats in meat.

Energy per 100 grams: 26 kcal
Protein: 2.5 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Cargohydrate: 5.1 grams

The Recipe of the Day:

Rich, creamy mushroom soup…

without adding cream!

Ingredients:

1 lb portobello mushrooms
1 onion (white)
1 oz butter
A tablespoon of concentrated beef broth (or veggie broth)
1 tablespoon of flour
Salt and Pepper to taste
Paprika (a few sprinkles of it)
Dill (a few sprinkles of it)

Directions:

The secret ingredients here are the paprika and dill! I know it sounds like an odd combination but it adds the punch to this delicious hearty soup!

1. Slice mushrooms and onions. Reserve a few slices of mushrooms to decorate the dish.

2. Sauté mushrooms and onions in butter for a few minutes until soft or until mushrooms are fragrant and their juices have come out.

3. Sprinkle in the paprika and dill and stir

4. Pulse the entire mixture in the blender til nice and smooth

5. Return it back to the pot. Mix the concentrated beef broth with the flour and add it to the soup. This helps to thicken it up.

6. Add milk if you want the soup to be thinner.. (not really necessary)

7. Season with salt and pepper

Exercise of the Day:

This three step, step exercise will tone up your thigh and calf muscles.

Stand at foot of stairs, start with your LEFT foot. Go: left foot UP to step 1, right foot up to step 2, left foot up to step 3, right foot up to step 3.

Then, left foot DOWN to step 2, right foot down to step 1, left foot down to floor, right foot down to floor.

Repeat 5 times, build up to 10 repetitions.

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