Muesli Benefits For A Healthy Life

Introduction

Muesli is a healthy breakfast cereal. It contain wheat flakes, rolled oats, grains, seeds, dried fruits and nuts. It is also consumed as a snack or as a meal. Traditionally, it is prepared with milk or yogurt.

Nutritional Facts

1/4 cup of muesli contain:

Energy	80 kcal
Carbohydrate	15 gm
Fat	1 gm
Protein	3 gm
Vitamin A	33 mcg
Niacin ( Vitamin b3)	1.9 mcg
Vitamin b12	2.3 mcg
Folate	259 mcg
Vitamin E	2.08 mcg
Calcium	4.2 mg
Magnesium	14.2 mg
Phosphorus	47.8 mg
Potassium	68.8 mg

Ingredients

Cereals

Whole grain, rolled oats

Nuts

Almonds, walnuts, pistachio, cashew, raisins, figs, dried apples, dried cherries, dried cranberries and dried apricots.

Seeds

Chia seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut seeds and pumpkin seeds.

Health Benefits of Muesli

Diabetes

Muesli is also known as diabetic friendly food. It is low in sugar and calories and high in fiber. If you are a diabetic patient make sure to eat low sugar and high fiber muesli. It contain 14.2 mg magnesium which is good in lowering your blood glucose level. Magnesium also reduce the risk of pre diabetes and regulate insulin metabolism. You can also add muesli in almond milk to control your blood glucose level.

Eyesight

Muesli is filled with a great source of omega 3 fatty acid. Our body need two main types of omega 3 fatty acids: EPA and DHA. These two fatty acids helps to control and prevent dry eye disease. It can also reduce the risk of developing glaucoma.

Cholesterol

Muesli contain a good amount of dietary fiber called B glucan. B glucan reduce LDL cholesterol that is bad for our health. The oats in muesli are rich in dietary fiber which helps to reduce blood pressure and inflammation.

Weight loss

Whole grains in muesli regulate digestive system and aid in weight loss. Whole grains are rich in fiber which keep you fuller all day. They also boost up your metabolism and support your weight loss journey.

Hair Growth

Muesli is also good for your hairs as it contain 3 gm of protein per 1/4 cup. If you are a vegetarian and looking for protein source then muesli is a best option. Wheat oats contain main protein seitan that is beneficial for vegetarians.

Blood Pressure

Potassium in muesli remove tension from your blood vessel walls and lower your blood pressure. High potassium intake also reduce the risk of stroke and heart diseases.

Antioxidant

Chia seeds are rich in antioxidant. They lower the risk of heart disease, support weight loss, good for bone health and reduce your blood sugar level.

How to prepare muesli?

Mix half cup of muesli with 1 cup milk. Cover it for half hour. Add fresh fruits if you are not diabetic.

You can also add 3 Tbsp of muesli in 1 cup of yogurt and enjoy it as a evening snack.

Enjoy muesli as a break fast cereal or as a snack.