Bircher muesli is the classic among the various types of muesli. For many people, it is also the original and the beginning of muesli itself. Loved by many, Bircher muesli has become an absolute breakfast favorite in recent years, because it is not only one of the most delicious mueslis, but also one of the healthiest.
Where does Bircher muesli come from and why is it so healthy? And above all: how can you easily prepare it at home? These questions will be answered in today's blog post.
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The history of Bircher muesli
Bircher muesli is a healthy, filling and delicious breakfast creation. But who do we actually have to thank for this magnificent invention?
Maximilian Oskar Bircher Benner, that's the name of the inventor who popularized Bircher muesli more than 150 years ago. The Swiss doctor was certainly interested in healthy eating because of his profession alone. But he was also fascinated by nutritional science throughout his life.
On a hike in his native Switzerland, the doctor was served a muesli mixture that was very similar to Bircher muesli.
He was so impressed that in 1900 he created his own perfected mixture and thus the famous Bircher muesli. From then on, Dr. Bircher Benner served this healthy breakfast to his patients every day as a healthy dietary meal.
Why is Bircher muesli so special?
Bircher muesli is highly recommended both for its taste and as a dietary food, and is absolutely suitable for daily consumption. Max Bircher Benner has in his muesli creation probably the perfect nutrient composition found. Bircher muesli provides as a healthy breakfast enough energy for a great start to the day.
How healthy is Bircher muesli really?
The enormous variety of ingredients makes Bircher muesli a real all-round provider for the body. The apples, for example, provide lots of vitamins and minerals. The grain provides the body with the necessary fiber for healthy digestion. In addition, the nuts are full of valuable unsaturated fats.
Due to its high nutritional value, the muesli mix provides the body with plenty of energy for a long time and, above all, makes you feel full. Thanks to Max Bircher Benner, food cravings are a thing of the past.
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The Bircher diet – raw food as a remedy
Maximilian Bircher-Benner's raw food diet is based on a case where a woman came to his practice seriously ill. There was no suitable remedy to help her, so the situation was quite critical.
He developed the raw food diet to help the woman and subsequently applied this diet to himself after he was diagnosed with jaundice. In the raw food diet, patients initially only eat raw foods before switching to a vegan and lactose-free diet.
As a result, there were discussions with the opposition, who thought this diet was unreasonable. Nevertheless, the raw food diet was subsequently used in hospitals and by doctors. Patients suffering from osteoarthritis were prescribed this diet.
Today's science believes that the Bircher therapy alone cannot promise a cure. What is true, however, is that diets can help to speed up the healing process. There are many different diets, from the oatmeal diet to the low-carb diet. Bircher muesli is very healthy due to its various elements and helps you to start your day perfectly – with lots of energy!
Bircher muesli and your BMI
When it comes to dieting and losing weight, there are many different things to watch out for. BMI, or body mass index, is a measure of a person's weight and height and is calculated using a simple formula.
“BMI = body mass in kg divided by height squared”
| BMI Values for Men | BMI Values for Women | |
| Underweight | < 20 | < 19 |
| Normal Weight | 20-25 | 19-24 |
| Overweight | 26-30 | 25-30 |
| Obesity | 31-40 | 31-40 |
| Severe Obesity | > 40 | > 40 |
The BMI then gives you a number based on which you are assigned to a category. However, the BMI calculator often lacks a few individual parameters and data to determine conclusively whether someone is overweight, normal or underweight. Age and gender, for example, play a major role in interpreting BMI.
Bircher muesli in the morning can help you find the right balance for your day. Bircher muesli gives you a healthy start to the day and plenty of energy. The muesli also increases your sense of satiety – you feel full for longer and therefore eat smaller portions and less often! Breakfast is a very important part of most diets. So don't skip it and make sure you start the day healthily in the morning!
The original Bircher muesli recipe
If you have acquired a taste for muesli and would like to try the original Bircher muesli, the classic among mueslis, we have the perfect recipe for you.
