This morning, I had a very healthy breakfast of muesli, low-fat yoghurt and skim milk. Just put some spoonfuls of muesli in a tall glass, add chilled yoghurt and milk, and you have a very nutritious yet delicious meal to start the day.
A Swiss doctor, Maximilian Bircher-Benner, invented muesli in the late 19th Century for patients in his hospital. The original muesli was made with uncooked rolled oats and various pieces of dried fruit, nuts and seeds. It was served at breakfast as a protection against a variety of illnesses. This is because muesli is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. The presence of nuts and oats also make it a good source of Vitamins E, B6, B12, Folate and Iron.
Today, muesli is widely available in the form of pre-packaged mixes at supermarkets. There are many varieties, some of which also contain honey, spices, or chocolate. These additional items tend to raise the level of sugar and spoil the goodness of muesli. Before purchasing muesli, make a habit to read the fine prints and check for unnecessary ingredients.
Despite the goodness of muesli, this is one breakfast meal that has not caught on with Singaporeans. It tends to be more popular among the people from the West.
To unleash the health benefits of muesli, take the extra effort of mixing one yourself. Get only the original unadulterated muesli containing pure oats, nuts, seeds and relevant dried fruits. Into this mixture, add your favourite low fat yogurt, skim milk and even fresh fruits.
Cool and creamy -- stir up a bowl of muesli the night before and enjoy as a quick, nourishing breakfast in the morning!
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