Eating Real. Eating Locally.

This video really hits home for me. It is amazing to see how much food is imported into Canada, even though we grow/farm those products right here.

One thing is for sure, Canadian mushrooms are grown fresh every day here in Canada. There is no seasonality, they are grown and picked 365 days a year.

One way to be sure you are purchasing Canadian mushrooms is to check the label or the bulk box to make sure that it says "Product of Canada."

If you cannot find Canadian products, ask! The most powerful thing you can do is request your grocery store buys local products. This movement starts with you!

So, eat real, eat local.

posted by Brittany

Mushroom Quick Facts

Do you love mushrooms? They are flavourful, easy to prepare and versatile, but how much do you really know about them? Test you mushroom knowledge and see how many of these quick facts you know.

• One Portabella mushroom has as much potassium as a small banana.
• Fresh mushrooms are the only vegetable that contain Vitamin D naturally.
• Mushrooms are not a seasonal item, they are grown year round right here in Canada.
• Mushrooms are good for you! They are loaded with B vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants selenium & ergothioneine.
• Always store fresh mushrooms in a brown paper bag in the fridge.
• Recent research shows that white button mushrooms may help to prevent breast and prostate cancers.

posted by Brittany