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What Happens If You Smell Mushrooms? (Solved & Explained!)

Edible Mushrooms, Lawn Care / By John Stephens

Mushrooms are living organisms that have thousands of different species that are similar but are known for their distinctive appearances, tastes, and smells. Smelling a mushroom, whether non-toxic or poisonous will do you no harm. However, inhaling mushroom spores over long periods can lead to health complications. What Happens If You Smell Poisonous Mushrooms? Those …

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What Happens If I Eat a False Morel? (Solved & Explained!)

Edible Mushrooms / By John Stephens

False morels are a highly poisonous mushroom and can cause death if ingested. Some symptoms that may occur when ingesting false morels are severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, stomach cramping, and fatigue. Although false morels are known for their similarities to true morels, this type of mushroom is highly poisonous and deadly. What …

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Can Microgreens Make You Sick? (Solved & Explained!)

Microgreens / By John Stephens

Microgreens are healthy greens full of vitamins that many people eat raw. However, these greens can easily make you sick if they are unwashed. Pesticides and cross-contamination quickly lead to sickness. The sickness that can come from eating raw microgreens is the largest downfall to eating this nutritious garnish. Fortunately, washing microgreens can prevent you …

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Can You Cook Microgreens? (Solved & Explained!)

Microgreens / By John Stephens

Yes, you can cook with microgreens. Microgreens are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that can provide a lot of flavor. They can be used as Garnish to dress up dishes, and can be baked, boiled or stir-fried to provide a variety of flavor profiles. The rest of the article will teach you all you need …

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Can You Eat Microgreens Raw? (Solved & Explained!)

Microgreens / By John Stephens

Yes, the stems and leaves of microgreens can be eaten raw and are food safe. Make sure to wash them thoroughly and buy them from a reputable source. There are regulations and rules put in place nationwide to protect buyers from falling ill due to bacteria such as E.coli. Since microgreens have higher amounts of …

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Are Microgreens Just Baby Plants? (Solved & Explained!)

Microgreens / By John Stephens

Microgreens are indeed baby plants. They’re cut 7-14 days before maturation, with amazing results. The nutrient boost provided by microgreens, along with the more centralized flavor makes for a great combo to add to a wide variety of recipes. If you’ve been trying to find a way to get more nutrients in your diet without …

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What Is the Best Time of Day to Hunt Morels? (Solved!)

Edible Mushrooms / By John Stephens

Morel mushrooms begin to grow at the beginning of spring when winter is over. The best time to collect morel mushrooms is during the day when the daytime air temperature is between 60-65 degrees and the evening is air is around 40-50 degrees. What Month is Best for Morel Mushrooms? Morels start to grow at …

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What Is the Best Mushroom in The World? (Solved!)

Edible Mushrooms / By John Stephens

Mushrooms are very labor-intensive to produce and their mass production is very difficult. In proportion to the effort required, the price of good mushrooms is always high. The “Yartsa Gunbu” mushroom (also known as the Catapillar Mushroom) is one of the best mushrooms in the world and demands a very high price. The Tibetan meaning …

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Should You Soak Morels in Salt Water? (Solved!)

Edible Mushrooms / By John Stephens

You should soak the morels in salt water before cooking. Saltwater causes any pests inside the morels to die. Soaking your morels in salt water for 3-5 minutes after cleaning will ensure that there are no forest insects hidden among your morels before you cook them. Should I Soak Morels In Water Overnight? Do not …

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Should Microgreens be Considered a Superfood? (Solved!)

Microgreens / By John Stephens

Microgreens are considered a superfood by some scientists, but not by all. Microgreens are more nutrient-dense than their fully-grown counterparts, according to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Despite this, many scientists don’t consider them to be a superfood since there is still little known about their effectiveness in affecting health issues in humans. …

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