Muesli is a simple and healthy breakfast that will appeal to both children and adults. Muesli saves time and effort. If you consider their composition in detail, you can find many useful substances.
Types of muesli
Correct muesli made from natural ingredients do not contain any preservatives. They come in two main types: raw and baked. Raw muesli is not heat-treated, it consists of nuts, seeds, fruits and rolled flakes. Baked muesli is mixed with honey and natural juices, then baked at a low temperature, which makes them sweeter.
All the ingredients of muesli are useful in one way or another, knowing their properties, you can choose the ideal composition for yourself.
For all its advantages, muesli is a fairly high-calorie product. One hundred grams of the mixture contains 300-400 kcal, with baked muesli being higher in calories.
Main ingredients of muesli
Oatmeal or oatmeal (the base of almost any muesli mixture) is a source of polysaccharides. Oatmeal maintains a sufficient amount of energy in the body, and normalizes blood sugar levels. Oatmeal contains a lot of fiber (plant fiber), which lowers cholesterol and significantly improves heart function. Flakes contain vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium. Oats by themselves practically do not contain salt, which makes the oat diet extremely useful for hypertensive patients.
Another must-have ingredient in almost any muesli is nuts. They are rich in magnesium, iron, dietary fiber, vitamin B3. Nuts contain fatty acids that are essential for hair, nerves, skin, arteries and mucous membranes. Nuts have the unique ability to gradually increase insulin levels, which is why they are often recommended for diabetics.
Dried fruits and candied fruits add a rich flavor to the muesli mixture. Fruits are rich in vitamins and nutrients, and candied fruits contain a lot of fiber and trace elements.
Seeds can often be found in muesli, they contain an impressive amount of substances the body needs. Flaxseeds contain essential fats, sesame contains a lot of antioxidants, ordinary sunflower seeds contain a lot of proteins, minerals and vitamin E.
Muesli can be consumed with milk, yogurt, or orange juice.
Honey is found in baked muesli. It calms the nerves, significantly lowers cholesterol levels, contains zinc, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and also has an antimicrobial effect on the body. Even if your preferred muesli is not baked, you can add some honey to the milk.
