Almost everything in Naples, Florida spells luxury, golf courses, art museums, first-class hotels, designer clothes and fine dining. And speaking of fine dining and luxurious eating, one of the things that come into mind is truffles. This sought-after fungal delicacy had always been the prize in any luxury platter. Good thing there’s a variety of them being offered in the restaurants of Naples, Florida to enhance the flavor of your favorite dishes. But not only is the flavor of your meal enhanced, this weird mushroom also has great health benefits. We’ve done some research about very recent studies on how this rare treat can be great for your well-being.
For those who don’t know, truffles are a kind of mushroom that’s a bit peculiar in the sense that most mushrooms grow on dead wood, but a truffle thrives next to a live plant. These can grow from the size of a ping pong ball to a man’s fist – all are expensive. Part of the reason why they are expensive is that they are very difficult to forage. A truffle hunter must go to the woods with an animal companion, usually a pig. This pig must be trained to work with a master and must know how to spot a truffle without eating it. Then, not to mention, looking for the actual truffle is a difficult task since they are buried underground, so after the pig has found the right spot, the hunter must dig and scratch the surface of the ground just to get one.
There are many types of truffles but they are generally round in shape and have usually a rough texture, depending on the kind and they possess a variety of different tastes from a garlicky tang to a soothing and subtle earthy flavor. They go well as shaved toppings in seafood pastas and beef-based dishes.
One of the major positive health benefits of truffle is that it’s very low in fat therefore it has zero cholesterol. Cholesterol has been linked to artery blockage that causes heart attacks. If anything, you’ll only get heart attacks not because of artery blocking but just because of the sheer pleasure you get by eating this delicious treat. Another benefit is that it’s a great source of carbohydrates. This is perfect for those who need energy, especially during the afternoon or somebody who’s into bodybuilding and would need to load on carbs for the bulking phase.
And since we’re in the topic of building muscle, truffle also has a high amount of protein. Each serving contains the right amount of amino acids necessary for building muscle tissue and keeping the overall health of the body. And for those who are not necessarily looking to build muscle, this can be a great alternative for meat, especially for all the vegans out there.
You can have the great taste and all the health benefits of truffles by visiting the restaurants of Naples, Florida that serve this wonderfully exceptional delicacy. Visit the Tourist Guide section of the official site of Divine Naples to know the best places to go to find great food.
