Muesli is a cereal product with various additives in the form of seeds, nuts, fruits or honey. They are considered to be the perfect breakfast for those who are health conscious and do not like to spend a lot of time preparing food. However, not all muesli are considered healthy.
Which muesli are considered the most useful
Today, on the shelves of domestic stores, you can find this product in a variety of variations and with various ingredients. But only a few of them are really beneficial for the figure and health in general.
Muesli was invented in 1900 by Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner, who created a healthy breakfast of cereals, vegetables and fruits. And the modern look of muesli was acquired already in the middle of the 20th century.
The most harmful are muesli in the form of bars, which contain not only whole grains and fruits, but also chocolate, vegetable oil and even various preservatives. In terms of benefits and calorie content, such a product is identical to an ordinary chocolate bar, so it is better to avoid it not only for breakfast, but also as a snack.
They also sell muesli, which contain honey, a large amount of sugar, and various nuts. This product is quite high in calories, so it should be avoided by those who are overweight or diabetic.
You should also not get carried away with muesli with dried fruits, as unscrupulous manufacturers often process pieces of dry fruits with special substances that enhance their taste, aroma and increase their shelf life. Such a product will contribute to the accumulation of harmful compounds in the body.
But muesli, which contain exclusively whole grains, are really useful for the body and have a beneficial effect on the digestive system. Already at home, you can add fresh berries or pieces of fruit to them, as well as put some nuts or sweeten with natural honey. In this case, your breakfast will turn out to be really nutritious and enriched with vitamins.
Muesli is useful with low-fat milk, yogurt, kefir or even plain water. But it is better not to drink them with juice, since there is a lot of sugar in the latter.
Useful properties of muesli
Muesli enriches the body with a mass of substances necessary for it: proteins, a small amount of fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, micro and macro elements. They contain a large amount of dietary fiber, which has a beneficial effect on digestion. And also muesli is digested by the body for a long time, due to which a person does not feel hunger for a long time.
Despite the high amount of carbohydrates and rather high calorie content, breakfast cereals are extremely beneficial for health, because they provide an energy boost for the whole day.
In addition, muesli helps to cleanse the body, removing harmful compounds, toxins and toxins from it. And also have a beneficial effect on the state of blood vessels and the work of the heart. It is useful to eat muesli even for those who suffer from inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, but before using them you need to steam them with boiling water so that they do not damage the inflamed mucous membrane.
