I recently posted on Facebook about the advantages of using medicinal mushrooms, realizing that I have been incorporating them into my routine for approximately four years now. My first encounter with medicinal mushrooms was at Excalibur’s Glastonbury, during a healing retreat between chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. I opted for a medicinal mushroom latte while my friend Mark, who typically prefers a traditional coffee, was introduced to oat milk at the vegan café. Although I am not strictly vegan or vegetarian, this recipe is plant-based but can be customized with your preferred ingredients. Medicinal mushrooms can be quite pricey, causing a sharp intake of breath when you see the price tag. Personally, I reserve my lattes for times when I am feeling unwell or stressed, making a jar last me about six months. I use hybrid herbs, and a jar with shipping costs approximately £45.00. You can find more information at https://www.hybridherbs.co.uk/medicinal-mushroom-complex/.
It is believed that pine pollen also has some amazing health benefits, may be worth a google if you are interested. Again very expensive, but it will last ages around £25.00
https://www.hybridherbs.co.uk/pine-pollen
My recipe for Medicinal Mushroom Latte.
Ingredients
Small cup of coffee about 200 mls.
Almond/Almond and Vanilla, Oat or cows milk.
Use 1 tablespoon of cacao, bee pollen, and maca powder, or a similar alternative.
Include 1 teaspoon of medicinal mushrooms and 1 teaspoon of pine pollen.
For added flavour, add a splash of vanilla bean or a teaspoon of honey, or even upgrade to manuka honey.
Prepare a small coffee using a cafeteria, instant coffee, or a coffee machine. Alternatively, you can skip the coffee and make it a milky drink by increasing the milk to 450 ml.
In a pan, gently heat the milk without boiling it, or use a frothy milk maker to froth it up.
Combine the dry ingredients in your serving cup and mix in a small amount of warm milk to create a paste, similar to making hot chocolate.
Continue heating the milk, add the coffee, and warm it to your preferred temperature.
Slowly pour the milk into the serving cup while stirring with a small whisk to incorporate the paste into the warm milk.
Top with cinnamon, chocolate, or vanilla sprinkles before serving.
This recipe is versatile, allowing you to customize it with your preferred superfood powders and milk choices. My personal favourites includes almond and vanilla milk with cacao, bee pollen, and maca powder. Since cacao can be slightly bitter compared to regular chocolate, consider using a sweetener like honey or vanilla.
This recipe is a personal creation, and while I am not a nutritionist or a doctor, I cannot make any claims about the health benefits of the listed ingredients. However, there is ample information available online about pine pollen, cacao, medicinal mushrooms, etc. I encourage you to research and form your own opinion on the potential health benefits. Remember, this information is not a substitute for medical advice, so consult a healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.
For more information on medicinal mushrooms, you can visit: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/best-medicinal-mushrooms-to-try
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