Mushroom Council Giveaway

ByLaura
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Today, I have a Mushroom Council Giveaway. From now until November 15, select retailers nationwide will be selling mushrooms in pink containers. This is in recognition of breast cancer research and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Since 2002, the Mushroom Council has invested more than $750,000 in grants to City of Hope for research on mushrooms and cancer.

This fall, the Council will provide an additional $50,000 to continue funding this important research.  City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. It is designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute.

Did you know?

  • Mushrooms are low in sodium and calories, fat and cholesterol-free.
  • You can use mushrooms as an effective substitute for meats thanks to their hearty and fulfilling nature.
  • Mushrooms are the only item in the produce aisle to provide vitamin D, and one of the few non-fortified food sources.
  •  All mushrooms contain vitamin D, but growers also have the ability to increase D levels by exposing mushrooms to ultraviolet light.
  • These friendly fungi provide critical nutrients like energizing B vitamins, potassium and powerful antioxidants including ergothionene and selenium.
  • Mushrooms are already low in sodium, plus their umami counterbalances saltiness. This allows less salt to be used in a dish, without compromising flavor.
  • Mushrooms are a kitchen staple: they can star as the feature ingredient, or pair with any dish. Try them every day, in every way.

You can join me tomorrow Tuesday October 4 in the Mushroom Council #gno Twitter party. It is from 9-11 ET to chat about balancing health, wellness & breast cancer awareness.  Should be fun so be sure to RVSP!  Check who else will be at the party:
@MushroomChannel, @doughmesstic,@FoodforMyFamily,
@fujimama, @goodLifeEats, @alisonlewis, @aggieskitchen,
@cookincanuck, @bellalimento, @cookinlean,  @jylmomIF,
@Dadventurous, @troypattee, @MomItForward

Now, I am a huge mushroom fan!  Here are some of the recipes that I love to make using mushrooms!

Also, there are some “Cooking Against Cancer” recipes available at the City of Hope Facebook Super Foods tab.

The Mushroom Council has provided a give away for one lucky winner RMK reader.  The package, valued at $100 retail,  includes:

  • Mushroom slicer
  • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Saute Pan with Cover (5 Quart)
  • Book: “MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself & Your Family Better”

To enter you can:

  • Follow @MushroomChannel on Twitter and leave a comment on this post telling me you did
  • Like the Mushroom Channel Facebook page and leave a comment on this post telling me you did
  • Leave a comment on this post telling me “How you support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and cancer prevention?”

You may enter until Tuesday Oct. 11 at 10 pm (MST).

Disclosure: I was compensated for my participation in the Mushroom Council campaign.

Laura

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30 Comments

  4. I support breast cancer awareness by reminding my friends to do their self exams and get their mammograms.

  13. My mom is a breast cancer survivor, so we support breast cancer awareness by participating in the Race for the cure.

  14. My mom is a breast cancer survivor, so we support breast cancer awareness also. We do the Race for the Cure.

  15. I wear a pink ribbon bracelet and make sure I do my monthly exams and encourage family to do the same.

  16. My mom is a breast cancer survivor. We support breast cancer awareness by purchasing products that give proceeds to breast cancer research as well as by participating in Race for the Cure.

  22. I support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and cancer prevention by having my mammogram in October.

  24. RAts…have to re-enter because of an error.
    I wrote that I’ve participated in Awareness walks and by buying pink ribbon products. In the future, I may make a quilted item to be auctioned off…
    Having breast cancer in the family has opened my eyes to this desease.

  25. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, so we’ve spent the last little while being very aware of breast cancer treatments and the importance of early detection with yearly mammograms (which was how hers was caught).

  26. I promote breast cancer awareness by buying everything with a pink ribbon that I can whenever I visit the store! My 4-year-old son thinks it’s fun to buy pink stuff anyway, but don’t tell his dad that 🙂

  27. I support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and cancer prevention by supporting companies who donate money to the cause. I know several women who have had Breast Cancer, and I would like to see more people donating money to help fund research.

  29. How do I promote breast cancer awareness? I do try to grab all the pink ribbon stuff I can in the grocery store when I see it. I plan to post on Facebook sometime during the month as well.

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