One of the first things I’ve done to improve my diet and increase the nutrition in my diet is changing my breakfast routine.
I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve been regularly indulging in Coco Pops & Froot Loops. This week I’ve made the move to muesli. I’ll have other healthy meals for breakfast too. Muesli is a simple daily ‘go to’.
Originating in Switzerland, muesli is a fibre and protein power combination of rolled oats, dried fruits, and nuts. Though 1 cup pushes 300 calories, the payoff in vitamins and minerals across the board makes it a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 289
Protein: 8 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated: 1 g
Monounsaturated: 2 g
Polyunsaturated: 1 g
Carbohydrate: 66 g
Sugar: 26 g
Fiber: 6 g
Key Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin E
Amount: 6.1 mg
Daily Value: 31%
Thiamin
Amount: .8 mg
Daily Value: 52%
Riboflavin
Amount: .9 mg
Daily Value: 52%
Niacin
Amount: 10.3 mg
Daily Value: 52%
Vitamin B6
Amount: 1 mg
Daily Value: 52%
Folate
Amount: 207 mcg
Daily Value: 52%
Vitamin B12
Amount: 3.1 mcg
Daily Value: 52%
Pantothenic Acid
Amount: 3.9 mcg
Daily Value: 39%
Iron
Amount: 7.4 mg
Daily Value: 41%
Magnesium
Amount: 66.3 mg
Daily Value: 17%
Phosphorus
Amount: 207 mcg
Daily Value: 21%
Potassium
Amount: 413 mg
Daily Value: 12%
Zinc
Amount: 3.1 mg
Daily Value: 21%
Copper
Amount: .3 mg
Daily Value: 17%
Manganese
Amount: 1.9 mg
Daily Value: 93%
Selenium
Amount: 14.7 mcg
Daily Value: 21%
Source
- Men’s Health Website: https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a19527247/muesli-nutrition-facts
