Poisonous mushrooms are often wild and beautiful in appearance, resembling edible mushrooms, which makes them difficult to identify. Nutritionist Sania Kiyani says there are some signs that can help with early identification, but she advises against picking or touching wild mushrooms that grow in backyards, along footpaths, or in open fields. Instead, she recommends purchasing only mushrooms with verified labels. Listen to more details in this podcast.
According to nutritionist Sania Kiyani, mushrooms are an important part of our daily diet, used in a variety of dishes from home kitchens to restaurants. They are not only an excellent source of vitamins but are also used medicinally to treat various illnesses.
She says that although mushrooms are beneficial for health, it is essential to ensure they are not poisonous before consumption — because toxic mushrooms often appear beautiful and resemble regular edible ones, making them hard to identify.
Sania Kiyani explains that there are some signs that can help with initial identification, but she advises not to pick or touch wild mushrooms growing along footpaths, in backyards, or open fields.For safe use, she recommends buying only mushrooms with verified labels.
More details can be heard in the podcast.
