If you think kale and blueberries are the only superfoods you need in your kitchen, think again. Mushrooms are nature's original superfood, and these potent adaptogens have been used by physicians around the world for thousands of years, thanks to their abilities to boost immunity, restore hormonal balance, tame inflammation, and so much more. Best of all, all you have to do to reap the incredible health benefits of mushrooms like reishi and chaga...

"Through lyrical text and colorful detailed artwork, the mysterious and sometimes bizarre world of mushrooms is explored. Back matter includes a glossary and science facts"--

Growing more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and mushroom expert Paul Stamets explains how in this groundbreaking manual. The science goes like this: fine filaments of cells called mycelium, the fruit of which are mushrooms, already cover large areas of land around the world. As the mycelium grows, it breaks down plant and animal debris, recycling carbon, nitrogen, and other elements in the creation of rich new soil....