Live Right Now - Episode 024 – The Magic of Mushrooms Shiitake mushroom is used for boosting the immune system, HIV/AIDS, lowering blood cholesterol levels, hardening of the arteries, diabetes, eczema, colds and flu, treating prostate or breast cancer, and as an anti-aging agent. It is also used for hepatitis B, herpes, high blood pressure, and stomach ache.  (Web MD) Antioxidants, selenium that can prevent heart disease and cancer. Vitamins A, C, D, B vitamins, copper, iron, potassium Stimulate immune system-good during flu and cold season. Fiber keeps things moving along!   Garlic Mushrooms Recipe: Excellent alone, or served over roasted turkey, chicken breast, rice or noodles / pasta.  Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsalted butter (Grass Fed) 1 tbsp. olive oil (Or avocado) 1/2 onion chopped  1-pound Cremini, button, and shiitake mushrooms 2 tbsp. dry white wine* (optional) 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves  4 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 4 cloves garlic minced Himalayan salt and pepper to taste Instructions •    Heat butter and oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. •    Sauté onion until softened (about 3 minutes). •    Add mushrooms and cook for about 4-5 minutes until browned. •    Pour in wine and cook 2 minutes, then reduce slightly. •    Stir through thyme, parsley and garlic. Cook for a further 30 seconds, until fragrant. •    Season generously with salt and pepper (to your taste). •    Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve warm   For more from Chef Wendell including the “Eat Right Now” books and info on how to book Chef Wendell to speak to your group go to http://www.chefwendell.com. To connect with the Live Right Now Podcast “like” our Facebook page or email us at LiveRightNowRadio@gmail.com.   The Live Right Now theme music is “future soundtrack II” by Adam Henry Garcia from the Free Music Archive licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0