This was so good, I prefer to blend it up in the food processor so it really have that picadillo texture. Will be making this one again. It made the best tacos

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So I’ve been looking into my all in one grow bag that I started with and I’m starting to notice a difference when I see other peoples bags mine doesn't seem to have grains I believe it’s a manure type substrate. And I’m wondering if that’s why I’m not seeing any mycelium colonize? This is still my very first bag and I do have agar plates and more spores/liquid culture on the way to start my mini library. So I will defiantly have more questions along the way :)

In the past year, I’ve heard more mentions of Lion’s Mane being used as a pre-workout. It’s also something I’ve consistently done for the past year. Here’s what I’ve found that Lion’s Mane DOES NOT do for workouts—and what it DOES do. Lion’s Mane extract DOES NOT: - Help muscles push their limits through chemical processes that compounds like Creatine and Nitric Oxide does by increasing muscle mass or blood flow. - Provide a stimulant for the body like Caffeine, which blocks a chemical that makes you feel sleepy. When you look in detail about the effects of Lion’s Mane compounds on the body, you’ll see that it’s limited to two larger factors, one that is common to most functional mushrooms (Chaga, Reishi, etc.) and another that is exclusive to Lion’s Mane. Lion’s Mane extract DOES: - Contain polysaccharides called beta-glucans that suppress nervous signaling pathways that typically result in inflammation. In other words, some inflammatory molecules can be blocked by taking Lion’s Mane. I believe the beta-glucans are also helpful for gut health by promoting useful bacteria in the digestive system. - Contain Erinacines, which stimulates the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), which is crucial to the protection, survival, and regeneration of neurons. Ernacines is also connected to memory, learning, and cognitive function, though I’m unsure if it’s because of NGF production. Somewhere in the mix between these two primary effects on the body is Lion’s Mane’s ability to lessen mental fatigue, which is why people are better able to focus and find clarity in work that needs deeper concentration. Maybe the improved focus that Lion’s Mane provides can help with someone’s “mind-muscle connection”, which is an ability to focus on specific muscle activations that make workouts more deliberate and efficient. There really isn’t enough research to find connections between improved workouts and Lion’s Mane, yet there are more and more people using it as a critical pre-workout supplement.

Yoga has been my humble escape from the matrix. It helps me tune into the beauty of the present and my body. Fitness is a great way to get that boost of serotonin and dopamine. A healthy mind and body equal a better quality of life. Combining three Lion's Mane capsules, 700mg in each one, with my workout regime has helped me stay more focused. I feel like time passes quicker because I'm so concentrated on what I'm doing. I know people love to drink coffee or pre-workout before going to the gym. Do you guys feel a heavy crash or a steady flow when you take these supplements?