{"id":2723,"date":"2019-10-04T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/?p=2723"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:41:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T13:41:59","slug":"pssst-cook-with-mushrooms-and-do-your-part-in-the-fight-against-breast-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2019\/10\/04\/pssst-cook-with-mushrooms-and-do-your-part-in-the-fight-against-breast-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Pssst… Cook with mushrooms and do your part in the fight against breast cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"

From 1 October, R1 from each pink punnet of 250g whole and sliced white button mushrooms, 250g sliced white button mushrooms, the 250g budget line and the 400g whole white mushroom punnets sold sold in Pick ‘n Pay stores nationwide will be donated towards the purchasing of silicone prostheses for women affected by breast cancer and who cannot afford reconstruction after surgery.<\/p>\n

The South African Mushroom Farmers\u2019 Association (SAMFA) and Pick \u2018n Pay, Power of Pink campaign partners since its inception in 2010, have been tireless in their support of breast cancer survivors who find themselves in an even more difficult financial situation after a mastectomy. Over the last 9 years over R4m has been raised enabling the campaign to change the lives of more than 6000 women.<\/p>\n

So what is the connection between mushrooms and breast cancer you might ask?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mushrooms are thought to be particularly effective against breast and other hormone-related cancers because they inhibit an enzyme called aromatase, which produces oestrogen.\u00a0Several types of mushrooms including white buttons and portobello varieties, have indicated strong anti-aromatase activity.<\/p>\n

So, can tossing some sliced mushrooms onto your salad help reduce your risk of breast cancer? \u201cYes,\u201d says City of Hope\u2019s Shiuan Chen, Ph.D. and Chair of the Department of Cancer Biology at City of Hope’s Beckman Research Institute. \u201cMushrooms contain compounds that prevent estrogen levels from getting too high. Since estrogen is a factor in 70 percent of all breast cancer cases, maintaining healthy levels of the hormone makes sense as a preventative measure.\u201d Details: www.mushroominfo.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Not sure what to cook? No worries, we’ve got you covered and will be sharing the most amazing ‘pink mushroom’ inspired recipes for you to try out. Keep following us!<\/p>\n

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Beetroot Hummus with warm sesame mushrooms<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Serves 4-6<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>For the hummus:<\/p>\n