Mushroom Soup

Eating fungi has a multitude of health benefits. Mushrooms are a great source of fiber and are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Though mushrooms are fungi, and technically not vegetables, we categorize them as such for dietary purposes. When compared to other veggies, mushrooms have some of the highest amount of vitamin D when exposed to UV light. They are also a good source of B vitamins, particularly B2 and B3, and the B12 that is in mushrooms is more bioavailable than the forms in other vegetables. Much research has been done on mushrooms and their potential benefits on healing cancers and neurogenerative diseases, but the research continues and there are no definitive recommendations.

Mushrooms make a tasty addition to any meal. This soup is a Hungarian classic—creamy, bright, savory—and the perfect thing to ease the pre-spring chill.  

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During Winter Months, Don’t Forget Your Vitamin D

The holidays keep families busy, but that doesn’t mean you should push your health needs—especially when it comes to your skin! We stopped by the Mt. Airy Health & Wellness Pavilion to ask the internal medicine specialists at Carroll Health Group all about the importance of Vitamin D, so you can stay healthy while you’re decking the halls this season.

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