What is Muesli Good for?
Muesli is a breakfast cereal made from raw or toasted oats, dried fruit, nuts, bran, wheat germ, sugar and dried milk solids. Versions of muesli can be found in most grocery stores, and it is usually eaten with milk or yogurt. Both its ingredients and the fact that it is most often eaten for breakfast make muesli a beneficial food choice.
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Breakfast
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People who don't eat breakfast usually don't make up for the lost nutrients during the day and are therefore less likely to get all the vitamins and minerals they need. Eating breakfast also helps your brain function best and is associated with maintaining a healthy weight, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Oats
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Naturally high in soluble fiber, rolled oats can help lower high blood cholesterol concentration and generally improve the heart's health. They also contain B vitamins, iron and magnesium, all of which are necessary for a well-balanced diet.
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Dried Fruits
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To sweeten muesli, dried fruits like raisins or apricots are added. They add both fiber and iron. Other chopped, dried fruits can be added as well, such as dried pineapple or blueberries, for additional nutritional boosts.
Nuts and Seeds
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Muesli also provides the good kind of fat (unsaturated fat) in nuts and seeds. Both also contain vitamin E and B3, iron, magnesium, zinc and dietary fiber. Add chopped hazelnuts to benefit from omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to help the development of the nervous system.
Dairy
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If dried milk products are not included in muesli, it is usually eaten with milk or yogurt. Both products are rich in calcium and protein.
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References
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