Salty breasts are a delicious mushroom preparation, which is also very useful. For its preparation, mainly white breasts are used, which belong to the 1st category of edibility. Even after heat treatment, without which it is impossible to use them, mushrooms retain excellent taste, elasticity of the pulp and most of the beneficial substances that have a beneficial effect on the body.

Nutritional Information of Salty Loads

Mushrooms are prepared in many ways, including salting with hot and cold methods, pouring marinades with seasonings, add vinegar. It is noteworthy here that salted mushrooms retain almost all nutrients, unlike, for example, dried ones, in which a small amount remains. If you compare the salty breasts with fresh or boiled, it should be noted that the former are more useful for the body. The fact is that in the process of salting, often accompanied by fermentation, digestive enzymes are formed in the fruits, which can improve the digestive tract.

The body of the fungus is almost 90% moisture. Nevertheless, it managed to fit many useful biologically active components. First of all, we note that 100 g of mushrooms contain only 17 kcal, so they are included in the diet. Food substances are distributed in this ratio: protein - 1.2 g, fat - 0.8 g, carbohydrates - 1.3 g.

Did you know? Mushrooms — some of the oldest "inhabitants" of the planet. According to scientists, they existed long before the advent of dinosaurs — about 400 million years ago.

The greatest benefit is given to amino acids contained in proteins (there are 18 in total). Scientists have proven that they positively affect mental activity, improve memory, and inhibit the progression of atherosclerosis.

Chemical composition

To estimate how much benefit the use of salty breasts brings, it is worth turning to their chemical composition.

• These forest products contain substances such as:
• B vitamins - improve the development of nerve cells, contribute to maintaining healthy skin, nails and hair. By the amount of these vitamins, breasts are superior to cereals and vegetables;
• vitamin C - Awakens the protective functions of the body, promotes blood thinning, eliminating the likelihood of blood clots;
• vitamin PP - participates in hormone formation, stimulates the activity of the nervous system;
• vitamin D - normalizes blood coagulation, prevents thyroid disease;
• phosphorus - builder of bone and muscle tissue; zinc - provides normal growth and development of cells, improves the digestive tract;
• lipids - beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver;
• tryptophan - calms the nervous system, acting as a soft sleeping pill;
• beta glucans - have a beneficial effect on the mental system. Scientists suggest that, thanks to the large number of mushrooms in the old days in the fasting meals of Christians, they managed to perfectly maintain immunity at the end of winter, when the body is usually weakened. Substances also inhibit the development of cancer cells;
• copper - participates in the formation of hemoglobin;
• cellulose - helps to remove harmful weeds from the body, such as toxins and toxins;
• styrenes- block cholesterol, stimulate the production of hormones.

Beneficial features

Earlier it was said that in the process of pickling mushrooms, enzymes are formed that improve the state of the digestive system. If, in addition, various spices are added to the brine, such a dish will arouse appetite and help relieve symptoms of gastritis with low acidity.

• In addition, the following medicinal properties of salted breasts can be noted:
• anti-inflammatory;
• anti-sclerotic;
• antitumor;
• soothing - eating a small amount of mushrooms for dinner promotes good sleep;
• normalize hormonal balance;
• contribute to the normalization of blood sugar;
• possess antibiotic properties, good as a prophylactic for tuberculosis, in the treatment of colds and viral diseases;
• have a therapeutic effect in diseases of the genitourinary system;
• reduce the risk of diseases of the circulatory system, including arrhythmia, ischemic disease.

To such an impressive list of useful properties, one can add the fact that salty breasts help to eliminate the harmful element - strontium. It is dangerous in that it provokes diseases of bone tissues, DNA mutation and at the same time slows down the growth of new cell tissues.

Important! To maximize rid of toxins and salts of heavy metals, they must be boiled in salt water or with the addition of vinegar.

When losing weight

Since mushrooms have a low calorie content, they claim an honorable place in the diet of people seeking to lose weight. In addition, it should be noted that mushrooms, by their nutritional value, are quite capable of replacing meat and perfectly satisfy hunger. The presence of potassium allows you to speed up the metabolism in the body and eliminates excess fluid, which also helps to reduce weight.

Being in the diet, the human body is greatly weakened, including the immune system. Eating mushrooms will help restore the necessary supply of vitamins, minerals and other useful substances, give strength and vitality. Vitamins of group B will play an important role. There are cases when a long restriction in food leads to a bad mood, depression. Vitamins prevent emotional disturbances and help to avoid mental exhaustion.

Limitations and contraindications

All fans of mushroom dishes should know that this product should not be abused. This applies not only to salty breasts, but also to any edible ones, no matter how they are cooked. The reason is that mushrooms contain a special protein - chitin, which is poorly digested by the body in large portions and when overeating can cause gastrointestinal functioning.

Mushrooms should be eaten in small portions of 150-200 g not more than 3 times a week. This also applies to salty breasts, which, by the way, in such portions bring the greatest benefit to the body. To limit the use, and it is possible to completely exclude mushrooms from the diet, should be for children under 12 years old for the reason that their body is still rather weak for digesting this product.

Important! Never pick mushrooms near highways, landfills, enterprises. Such fruits quickly accumulate harmful substances in themselves and can be hazardous to health.

There are a number of diseases in which mushrooms in any form are contraindicated, namely:

• stomach ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer;
• pancreatitis
• hypertension;
• joint diseases
• digestive disorders with high acidity.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding

It's no secret that pregnant women are often attracted to salty foods and in most cases, conservation and salting are “under the gun”. Pickled mushrooms in this regard come first, thanks to the unique taste and aroma, complemented by spices. But expectant mothers need to be extremely careful.

In general, doctors recommend to play it safe and refuse to use salted mushrooms. There are several reasons for this. In the process of pickling, the marinade with mushrooms is not subjected to proper heat treatment, so there is a likelihood of acid dissonance, heartburn. If vinegar is present in the recipe, the dish can negatively affect the digestive system, causing its upset.

Starting from the second semester, many pregnant women have swelling of the extremities. In this case, salty breasts can exacerbate this condition. Based on this, we can conclude that expectant mothers should take care. The same applies to the lactation period, when harm can be caused not only to the mother, but also to the baby.

Summarizing, we can say that the benefits of salty breasts for the human body are great, but subject to the culture of their use. No matter how tasty the mushrooms are, remember that abuse can only do harm, and the consequences are sometimes quite serious.