MUSHROOMS AS MEAT
There’s been a trend these past few years in nutrition and food circles to substitute red meat with mushrooms. While mushrooms don’t have the same amount of protein as meat, nor do they provide comparable amounts of iron, zinc, or vitamin B-12, they do have a meaty flavor, are a good source of selenium, an antioxidant, and are just 15 calories for a whole cup of raw mushrooms. Because of their meaty texture, though, using them in combination with meat in dishes like patties or burgers can help you reduce your intake of red meat.