British nutrition researchers have found out: A simple, homemade organic muesli in the morning not only gets your body and mind going. It even protects against cancer.
This has been proven for leukemia and breast cancer. And: Muesli with the following five ingredients provides an ideal combination of carbohydrates, protein, glucose, and valuable unsaturated fatty acids. It tastes good and keeps the brain, muscles, and immune system healthy.
We’ll tell you which ingredients guarantee you the ideal start to the day.
Wheat germ: fuel for metabolism
Biotin and vitamin E-wheat germ provides plenty of both of these boosters for carbohydrate and fat metabolism. In addition, there are building blocks and dietary fibers that provide energy for a long time. A lot of iron improves the oxygen supply. This guarantees physical and mental performance.
Quantity: 2 tbsp
Yogurt: Building material for the muscles
Easily digestible protein from low-fat yogurt is the best building material for our muscles. In addition, the milk product provides a lot of calcium for strong bones. And the body can absorb the calcium even better thanks to the lactic acid in the yogurt.
Quantity: 150-gram tub
Apricots: protection for the cells
The dye quercetin makes apricots so beautifully yellow. And it has a great effect on our body: it protects the cells from aggressive free radicals. This prevents cell changes that can lead to cancer. Dried apricots are four times more effective than fresh ones.
Quantity: 3 pieces
Oatmeal: food for the brain
US studies confirm: that oatmeal is super healthy for our brain, which needs 20 percent of the energy that the body uses every day. The energy supply, learning ability, and concentration increase enormously through the unique mix of B vitamins, tyrosine, choline and magnesium, calcium, and iron.
Quantity: 4 tbsp
Apple: Defense helper
The fruit classic provides a lot of provitamin A and vitamin C. Both vital substances are important for an effective defense against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. And the dietary fiber pectin from apples strengthens the intestinal flora, the largest part of the immune system. Important: eat the washed bowl as well.
Quantity: 1/4 apple