Long considered a nutritional underdog, mushrooms are finally getting the attention they deserve in the wellness world. With wide-ranging benefits like stress management, energy support and cognitive and gut health, these functional fungi are worth getting to know.

Nutritional researcher and board-certified family physician Joel Fuhrman, MD, explains the disease-fighting and immune-boosting powers of 6 healing fungi.

Add balance to your life with adaptogens, plants and herbs known to help your body’s various systems (from immune to hormonal) manage and cope with stress.

Never bland or boring, these sides, snacks and full-blown meals show just how versatile spuds can be.

Skillet-fried using minimal oil, our country steak has all the makings of its artery-clogging contemporaries with a fraction of the fat. Serve it swathed in mushroom gravy.

Whether you are a looking for a meat substitute, or just want to lighten up your meals, consider Portobello mushrooms. Portobellos are our go-to for burgers, sandwiches and other meal-sized dishes.