Muesli is an ideal balanced breakfast consisting of cereals, various fruits and nuts. Such food energizes the body and has a beneficial effect on digestion. It is also a delicious product that does not need to be cooked and can be easily combined with other ingredients.
What are muesli
Muesli comes in different types, with different ingredients and preparation methods. The most useful are raw muesli, that is, cooked without heat treatment. They consist of dried fruits, nuts and rolled flakes. Most are free of preservatives, sweeteners, or colors.
There are also baked muesli, which are mixed with honey, natural juices or oils and baked for a short time. Such a product, of course, tastes better, but it has more calories and is not suitable for those who limit sugar consumption.
There are also muesli bars, which are filled with various sweeteners, including chocolate, and a variety of preservatives. This product is not beneficial to the body and is not recommended by nutritionists and healthy food advocates, either as breakfast or as a snack.
Rules for the use of muesli
Muesli is meant to be consumed for breakfast or as an afternoon snack as it is not low in calories and does not contain protein. But it contains a lot of fiber, vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates, which are converted into energy during the day. Thanks to this composition, muesli has a beneficial effect on digestion and causes a feeling of fullness for a long time.
Muesli can be eaten raw with tea or coffee, for example. However, they are best digested and absorbed by the body if they are slightly softened with some kind of liquid. For those looking to lose weight, it is best to steam the muesli with hot boiled water. For the rest, including children, warm milk is perfect.
Also, muesli goes well with natural fresh yogurt, yogurt and even kefir. In this case, beneficial lactic acid bacteria also enter the intestine. But nutritionists do not recommend using such a product with juice, since it contains a lot of sugar. In extreme cases, you can drink them only with natural freshly squeezed juice. However, it is better to eat muesli without additional sweeteners.
How to make muesli yourself
You can prepare such a healthy breakfast yourself. To do this, it is enough to mix natural oatmeal, add a little pumpkin seeds, various nuts, any fruits or dried fruits. And then steam it with warm dairy product or ordinary boiled water. It is best to use natural honey as a sweetener.
