By Ella. Nutrition Advisor
Om Mushrooms provide powerful nutrients that are often hard for us to get from plant or animal sources. Discover what they have to offer and how to harness their goodness.
Om Mushrooms supply pure Whole Food Nutrition rather than extracts. Using the full spectrum life-cycle of the mushroom, they contain all the bioactive compounds in a balance created by nature. They can be used on a daily basis to enhance your diet and support your over-all well being. Why are whole-food, organic mushrooms so incredible? For a start, they naturally contain vitamins, chelated minerals, beta-glucans, prebiotic dietary fibres, digestive enzymes, l-ergothioneine and other amino acids. Mushrooms have been used in eastern cultures for thousands of years to promote vitality, energy and immunity, and each species has its own unique properties.*
Lion’s Mane- Spark your creativity and focus!
The Smartest Mushroom in the Kingdom! Lion’s Mane is an exceptionally unique mushroom. Its shape resembles the mane of a lion, hence the name. Traditionally used in tea by Buddhist Monks to give clarity to their meditation, Lion’s mane has also been referred to as the ‘Mountain Priest’ mushroom, and is revered in ancient healing traditions for its cognitive, memory and mood supporting properties.
Reported in many studies to help support the mind, by stimulating the synthesis of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a protein that promotes the growth and normal function of nerve cells.
Cordyceps - Feel supercharged!
The Emperors Mushroom! Originally discovered by Tibetan herdsmen who hiked at high altitudes, Cordyceps has become very popular with athletes who are training for endurance events and weekend warriors engaged in strenuous exercise. Ideal when used, as a pre- or post-workout. Cordyceps can also be useful when demands of modern life often leave you feeling depleted and need support in bouncing back with better energy levels.
Reishi – Feel balanced & resilient!
Once reserved for royalty, Reishi mushroom is one of the most studied functional mushrooms and commonly referred to as the ‘King of Tonic herbs’. It has a long history of use in traditional Chinese systems of healing. Reishi has been termed as an ‘adaptogen’ and is thought to help provide balance to the body in times stress. It is also especially rich in natural compounds such as triterpenes and beta-glucans, which are thought to help support the immune system.
Boost your day with Om Organic Reishi powder – a versatile nourishing ingredient that can be easily added to shakes, smoothies, hot drinks or any recipe. Great for a calming warm drink at the end of the day – mix in hot almond milk or oat milk, or see our delicious energy bliss bites below.
OmAzing Green Smoothie:
Blend the following ingredients & enjoy!
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon Om Reishi
1 cup fresh spinach
½ cup frozen mango
½ cup frozen banana
½ fresh kiwi
¼ fresh avocado
Ommune – All year-round defence!
Ommune Defence provides a blend of 4 well –researched mushroom species and vitamin C, designed to help support your vitality and immune function – all year-round! These organic mushrooms contain an array of 1,3/1, 6 beta-glucan compounds, naturally thought to activate and balance the immune system- as well as prebiotic fibres that support the gut microbiome. Professionally formulated by a team of expert mycologists, this unique blend provides organic Reishi, Organic Shiitake, Organic Maitake and Organic Agaricus Blazei, plus Vitamin C.
Om Organic Mushrooms are Certified Organic, non-GMO project verified, Vegan, Keto-friendly, Paleo-friendly, Gluten-free, Whole Food Nutrition, without added fillers or sugars. Grown by a team of expert mycologists in the USA with over 30 years’ experience. Clean, pure and third-party tested.
Energy Bliss Bites!
2/3 cup cashews
2/3 cup pitted dates, soaked in boiling water for 5-10mins
1 tablespoon Reishi powder
4 tablespoons of raw chocolate powder (Organic Traditions Cacao Powder)
I tablespoon MCT Oil (Nutiva Organic MCT Oil)
1 tsp Organic vanilla extract
1 pinch of Himalayan salt (or sea salt)
Directions:
Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until it forms a sticky dough. Roll the ball in slightly wet hands and coat in either cacao or cashews and store in an air tight container for up to 10 days.
* For informational purposes only. Any claims mentioned in this blog are based on research and are not aimed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should be used within the framework of a healthy lifestyle and not used as substitutes of a varied and balanced diet.
