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Grilled Portabella Mushroom Sandwich

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Last Month's Question and Winner

*Last month's Winner has not been selected, who correctly answered the question:* Asians have known for many years that shiitake mushrooms have medicinal powers with the ability to....
A) bring devine wisdom
B) clear acne
C) grow hair
D) lower cholesterol and blood pressure
The correct answer is D) lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Asians have known for many years that shiitake mushrooms have medicinal powers with the ability to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, boost the immune system and inhibit tumor growth. Lentinan derived from the shiitake mushroom is used to treat cancer in Japan. Doctors in the U.S. are just now taking a look at these facts.