Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world noted for its strength, usability and economic benefits in the textile and agricultural industry. The bamboo plant is a grass that grows almost a meter a day. After the first three years of growth, it is harvested annually without the need of replanting. Bamboo is a flexible resource that can grow under a range of climatic conditions while keeping the land nutrient and preventing soil erosion. Unlike other plants, bamboo is naturally antibacterial and has no need for pesticides or fertilizers. With more than 1,500 potential product uses, the miracle grass also represents a lucrative market opportunity. Bamboo has a higher rate of compressive strength than brick, wood or concrete and offers a plethora of uses. The shoots can be used for eating, and the wood of older canes can be treated and used as anything from landscaping to housing structures. From being hailed as a superfood in the nutrition world and as a substantial building material, to being used in municipal and aesthetic purposes, bamboo provides a practical result for all purposes.

The demand for shoots in the USA exceeds over 80,000 tons annually. Bamboo Shoots are also a delicious, nutritious vegetable that has antioxidant properties, can be frozen and cold stored similar to vegetables like zucchini and asparagus. Shoots can aid in weight loss, reduce risks of cancer, and strengthen the immune system. They are rich in anti-inflammatory properties which helps with heart health, respiratory disease, stomach ailments and is also known to lower cholesterol levels.

Bamboo constitutes a very strong building material that is resistant, flexible, and adaptable. OnlyMoso giant bamboo can grow more than 3 feet per day — and can produce almost 20 times more wood, compared to the same number of traditional trees. It can be used both as structural scaffold and can also be used as a finishing material. Bamboo is used for both modern and traditional decor for parquet flooring, outdoor furniture, particle board, textile fibers, and at the end of their life cycle, used for vegetable carbon. In recent years there has been a shortage of timber in America and Europe particularly of fine ones, causing the market price to increase.

Bamboo Textile Fiber is one of the most echo friendly fibers found in nature. Bamboo grows very rapidly and is 100% biodegradable. The manufacturing process of bamboo involves the grinding of woody parts into textile fiber. Bamboo fiber is naturally hypoallergenic and antifungal and contains bamboo-kun, a very strong anti-bacterial agent. Thanks to its smooth and round structure, bamboo fiber remains fresh and delicate, and possesses a natural shine both visually and to the touch, also protecting against UV rays. It is mainly used for undergarments, neonatal attire, swimsuits, bathrobes, towels and sanitary materials. Through a process similar to that for hemp and cotton, processed bamboo yields a hard, web-like material with a more obvious weft, mainly used for shirts, pants, and undergarments.

Shiitake mushrooms have one of the highest amounts of natural copper, a mineral that supports healthy blood vessels, bones, and immune support. I n fact, 1/2 cup of shiitake mushrooms gives you 72 percent of your daily recommended intake (DRI) of this mineral. The mushrooms are also a rich source of selenium, providing 33 percent of your DRI.

Shiitake mushrooms contain eritadenine, a compound known to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. They also contain beta-glucans that reduce inflammation and help prevent the intestines from absorbing cholesterol.

Shiitake mushrooms contain eritadenine, a compound known to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. They also contain beta-glucans that reduce inflammation and help prevent the intestines from absorbing cholesterol.

Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of key vitamins and minerals:

• Vitamin D
• Copper
• Selenium
• Thiamin
• Riboflavin
• Niacins
• Vitamin B6
• Folate
• Potassium
• Manganese
• Magnesium
• Iron
• Phosphorus

Shiitake mushrooms are the third-most popular mushroom in the world, after oyster and white button. You can sometimes find them in supermarkets, but you may need to look in farmers markets or specialty grocers. You can also buy shiitake mushrooms in dried form

Try some of these shiitake recipes for a healthy meal:

• Stir-fry broccoli and shiitake mushrooms and add to soba noodles.
• Make a risotto using rice, parmesan cheese, and caramelized shiitake.
• Enjoy a creamy fettuccine with shiitake and basil.
• Top beef tenderloin with shiitake sauce.
• Make a creamy shiitake mushroom soup.