Bringing functional mushrooms into your daily routine can offer a ton of health benefits, from gut health and strengthening immunity to focus and cognition. And the best news is it's easy to seamlessly add them to your everyday. Remember, when it comes to forming new habits, the 'trick-to-stick' is to include them in your established routine and not create an entirely new one.
Mushies in drinks
Firstly, we should say that mushroom in your coffee is not as strange as it sounds. In fact, some of our powders work really well with the taste profile. Because our extract powders are so potent, you won't need more than ¼ teaspoon to get the health benefits. That means if you do notice a taste difference, it's likely to be very subtle.
Morning Rituals:
Add a ¼ teaspoon of your preferred mushroom powder, like Lion's Mane or Cordyceps, to coffee for a cognitive and energy boost. We also recommend Chaga or Tremella as they work well with the taste profile.
Add Reishi or Turkey Tail into herbal tea for a calming start to your day.
Reishi is also fantastic as an evening tea because it can help balance sleep-cycles. Simply add hot water and ½ teaspoon of Reishi. Add sweetener if desired.
We like Cordyceps and Tremella together with warm water in the morning for energy and hydration. It's a very subtle, nutty taste.
Up your Smoothie game:
Add Cordyceps or Tremella into fruity smoothies or pre-work out protein shakes for natural energy and hydration.
Add Chaga, Turkey Tail, Lion's Mane to chocolate-based smoothies for added depth and health benefits.
Any of our powders will work in a smoothie. The mushroom flavour is masked by the other ingredients. For each additional serving, add another serving of mushroom powder.
Alternative Brews:
Swap your usual coffee (or second cup) for our Super-Coffee blend, which offers a low-caffeine alternative with Cacao, Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Cordyceps and Ayurvedic spices.
Mushies into meals and bowls
Life can get hectic and sometimes it's hard to find nutrition in simple ways. This is where adding sprinkles of functional mushrooms to your meals and bowls helps out.
Soups and Broths: Sprinkle a heaped teaspoon of mushroom powder into your soups, stews, and broths. Not only does it enrich the flavour, but it also boosts the meal's nutritional value.
Meals: Stir any mushroom powder into your favourite stir-fries or sauces for an earthy depth of flavour and a mental wellbeing boost.
Mushroom powders can elevate pasta sauces, curries, pies, and slow cooked meals without overpowering flavours.
Mushies in Baking and Cooking
Incorporating the benefits of functional mushrooms into your cooking can be simple. Bear in mind, mushroom extract is highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way in terms of its health advantages without overwhelming the taste of your dishes.
Sweet Innovations:
Mix Cordyceps powder into cacao energy balls or no-bake granola bars for a snack that fuels your body and mind.
Any type can be used. They can transform brownies and oat slices into nutrient-dense treats.
Breakfast and Snacks:
Enhance your morning oatmeal, yogurt or breakfast bowl by mixing a 1/4 teaspoon extract in. Mix well to avoid the powder dusts.
DIY Mushie Wellness Shots
Creating your own DIY Functional Mushroom Wellness Shots is easy for the on-the-go health kick we sometimes need. Make a week's worth and keep in the fridge. Great to rid those Winter Blues!
Simple Wellness Shot Recipe:
Combine 1 teaspoon of functional mushroom powder (your choice of Chaga, Turkey Tail, or Reishi) with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, a teaspoon of honey, and 2 tablespoons of warm water.
Shake or blend well, and enjoy this shot in the morning to kickstart your day with immune support and cognitive enhancement.
Shroomshot Inspired Elixirs:
For an immune-boosting concoction, try the "Golden Immunity" blend: Mix Turkey Tail mushroom powder with a dash of ginger, turmeric, lemon juice, pineapple juice, a splash of kombucha vinegar, and a pinch of black pepper. This mix not only supports your immune system but also adds a vibrant flavour to your routine.
To enhance focus and mental clarity, the "Mental Magic" mix is perfect. Blend Lion's Mane mushroom powder with organic coconut water, a handful of blueberries, a squeeze of lemon, and a teaspoon of ashwagandha. This drink is ideal for those mid-afternoon slumps or to fuel your morning.
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Making functional mushrooms part of our everyday lives doesn't have to be difficult. From a dash in our morning coffee to sprinkle in our meals or smoothies, the simplicity and versatility of mushrooms is what fascinated us to start DIOS-MIO. Your goal should be to implement these daily routines to not only enhance your daily nutritional intake but to gain an understanding that a holistic approach to health always starts with nature.
