Muesli: benefit and harm

Muesli is recommended by dietitians for eating and absolutely healthy people, and those who have a history of chronic diseases. It is noteworthy that this product can be of two kinds :

• raw muesli - do not undergo heat treatment, contain seeds, dried fruits, candied fruits, nuts and rolled flakes;
• baked muesli - flakes are mixed with natural juices( fruit or vegetable) and baked at low temperatures.

Composition and caloric content of muesli

Most often, the product under consideration is made on the basis of oat flakes, but grains of wheat, rice, buckwheat and barley are also often used.But the flavors can be completely different, but the most popular are honey, nuts and dried fruits.

On average, 100 grams of the product in question account for 450 Kcal, but this is a very conventional indicator, because everything depends on what particular ingredients were used in the preparation of muesli.It should be taken into account that the calorie content of the dish increases, if milk, sugar or honey is used as additives, so that this does not happen, nutritionists recommend using compotes, juices or clean water.

Use of muesli

The product in question is rich in fiber, so it will have a beneficial effect on the digestive system.In particular, muesli normalizes the work of the intestine, prevents constipation and diarrhea, stabilizes the microflora.But such a useful property is inherent only in muesli without the addition of sugar and milk.

Whole grains are the main supplier of carbohydrates, which give a quick sense of saturation and are not stored in extra pounds in the figure.These same simple carbohydrates give the body the energy necessary for normal activity.

As part of oat muesli contains a large amount of vitamin B - it contributes to the health of hair and nails.With regular use of the product under consideration, the hair becomes thicker, silky and shiny, and the nails are firm.

Musly helps to lose weight - they quickly eat up, the body has energy, but no additional fat deposits can not be.

Please note: in order for this product to be really useful for health, the following rules should be observed:

• , the muesli must contain a maximum of 2 ingredients - for example, grains and dried fruits;
• discard muesli with chocolate, sugar and fried ingredients;
• cook muesli with juices or water.

Harmful properties and contraindications

The harm level of the product in question is most often related to their contents - for example, coconut chips, honey, chocolate are not dietary, so muesli not only will not help lose weight, but also add extra weight.

Another nuance - often muesli contains pieces of exotic fruits, and they are supplied from afar, are treated with sulfur.This substance is contraindicated for people with diseases of the kidneys, liver and gall bladder, an allergy in the anamnesis.

Muesli may contain vegetable fats - they negatively affect the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

One of the drawbacks of the product in question is the complete absence of vitamin C - it is necessary to maintain the performance of all organs and systems.That's why doctors recommend muesli to be filled not with milk and water, but with freshly prepared juice - so the lack of this vitamin will be filled up.

Note: people with diagnosed diabetes should eat special muesli because the usual product contains dried fruits that have a high glycemic index.

In any case, doctors do not recommend eating too often muesli - enough once a day to benefit the body.Food should be balanced, varied.

Application of muesli in cosmetology

Muesli is used not only for food - under certain conditions they can be an excellent cosmetic.If muesli grind in a coffee grinder very finely, then it will become a nutritious mask for the face - lightly moisten the ground with a little water to a gruel and apply to the cleansed face for 15 minutes.

If the muesli is grinded, but not into powder, but the middle fraction, you get a body scrub - with the help of the skin cleansed, the pores begin to breathe and absorb all the vitamins.

Muesli is a product that is allowed to be eaten by adults, children and elderly people.Of course, with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, you need to consult with your doctor about the advisability of introducing them into the menu.