Muesli is often considered a healthy breakfast option, but its health depends on how it's made. Originally made from oats, nuts, fruit and wheat, muesli provides fiber, whole grains, antioxidants and healthy fats. However, many store-bought varieties are high in sugar, calories, carbs and fat. For muesli to be healthy, it should be unroasted, have a small serving size, limited carbs and saturated fat, and a low glycemic index. Making muesli at home allows controlling ingredients to avoid dried fruit and roasting for optimal nutrition.

1. Healthy
Breakfast
Is Muesli Really A Healthy Breakfast Option?

2. You may have heard that muesli is a great
healthy breakfast, but do you know what it is
and whether it's actually good for you?

3. When it was first developed, muesli was
typically a dry cereal made from toasted
whole oats, nuts, fruit and wheat flakes.

4. Now, you can find many versions, including
gluten-free muesli, fresh muesli (soaked
overnight in water or fruit juice to soften),
toasted or untoasted muesli, and its close
cousin: granola.

5. Depending on how the muesli is made, it's
often more natural and contains less calories
and sugar than granola, which usually has
more added syrup to aid in the toasting.

6. What are the nutritional benefits of muesli?

7. Muesli typically has less sugar and calories than most breakfast
cereals on supermarket shelves.
It's high in fiber and whole grains, which regulate the digestive
system, are filling and can aid in weight control.
Muesli is a potent source of antioxidants.
The addition of nuts provides a great source of protein and omega-3
fatty acids (especially walnuts).
Milk or dairy alternatives that usually accompany muesli is a source
of dairy and protein.

8. What makes
muesli
unhealthy?

9. Many people are shocked to discover that
their "healthy" go-to breakfast is actually
laden with extra sugar, unnecessary calories,
carbs and fat – and rightly so when the
packaging and slogans scream promises of
greater health.

10. What should people be
looking for in muesli for it to
be considered healthy?

11. Unroasted
Watch the serving size (should only be 1/3-
1/2 cup max)
Aim for varieties containing under 20g of
carbohydrates per serving
<3g of saturated fat per 100g
Low glycemic index
Limited dry fruit (too high in sugar)
A mixture of healthy fats

12. In my book, the only healthy muesli is
homemade muesli! By making your own
muesli, you'll be able to avoid dried fruit
(high sugar) and the roasting process, which
denatures fatty acids – plus you get to
control all the lovely ingredients. Below is a
recipe for a muesli I am particularly fond of.

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