Mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular as a functional food and powerful ally in the holistic medicine toolbox, and with good reason. There is abundant historical data going back thousands of years supporting the benefits of mushrooms in the diet. …

A healthy twist on a breakfast staple! These low-carb, buttery, paleo biscuits will have your taste buds dancing and your energy soaring thanks to the wholesome ingredients and the secret punch of cordyceps extract powder. Break out the jam, the gravy, and your taste buds because this is one of…

MFunctional fungi can help balance the immune system, help with sleep, and give you a boost of energy. But what are the best mushrooms for anxiety and can mushroom supplements be calming to a worried mind? “Stressed out” seems to be an all too common sentiment these days. If you…

This feature about the benefits of Lion’s Mane for dogs was written by Real Mushrooms’ resident Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Joni Kamlet. Learn more about Joni’s 20 years of experience in animal care, canine rehabilitation, and pet health product development here. Lion’s Mane Benefits for Dogs: An Ode An Ode to Lion’s Mane… Beloved Lion’s Mane.. You…

Shockingly, the reishi mushroom supplement market is filled with fake product. Yes, you read that right. We’re talking about products that are labelled as reishi but contain completely different (and cheaper) mushrooms. The market is also filled with products that don’t contain reishi mushroom but rather the “root system” called…

Despite their sterling reputation as a potent medicinal mushroom, reishi mushrooms have far less prestige in the culinary world. They are rarely used as the star ingredient in dishes because reishi’s flavor is commonly described as an “earthy bitterness,” while the texture is chewy and rubbery. Overall, not exactly pleasing…

Documented references to reishi’s reputation as a health booster date back as far as 2,400 years, and depictions of it frequently appear in ancient Chinese and Japanese artwork. However, the mushroom has likely been in use as a medicinal herb for over 4,000 years across the Eastern hemisphere, including both…

Turkey Tail Mushroom Identification — Luckily, when it comes to turkey tail mushroom identification there are no toxic lookalikes. So, it is a safe mushroom to forage for, even if you don’t end up finding “the real thing.” …

Identifying the best turkey tail mushroom supplement for your health (and wallet’s) sake is not so easy. There are a wide variety of brands offering this functional mushroom in powder or capsule form. But, how can you tell if you’re looking at buying will give you the immune support you’re…