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Invented in Switzerland around 1900 by the physician Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Benner for his hospital patients, muesli has a definitively Swiss origin, a fact that surprises many who question its roots. The breakfast staple was created as a wholesome, raw dietary supplement, far removed from the commercially-produced mixtures often found today.

Developed by Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner around 1900, Bircher oats were originally served to his patients as a foundational part of a health-conscious raw food diet. This uncooked muesli, soaked overnight to create a creamy, digestible texture, is the precursor to modern overnight oats.

Invented around 1900 by Swiss physician Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Benner, Birchermüesli was originally designed as a therapeutic diet for his patients, emphasizing raw, natural foods. So, is Birchermüesli a healthy breakfast option today, or has its nutritional value been lost in modern variations?