Trail Mix Tips
When considering a trail mix, I suggest looking for a high nutrient density or a high ratio of nutrients to calories (more bang for your buck so to speak).
Avoid energy-dense trail mixes that provide lots of calories and sodium, but very little in the way of minerals, antioxidants and essential fats. Read the list of ingredients and avoid products with added fats, sugar and salt.
Instead, choose mixes that contain high antioxidant foods such as organic dried cranberries, raisins, blueberries, cherries, apricots, prunes and dates as well as essential fatty acids (raw walnuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soynuts).
Both antioxidants and essential fatty acids act to reduce cellular oxidation which is associated with premature aging and disease.
So you get the fuel you need to keep on going, the flavor you need to satisfy your pleasure quotient and the nutrients you need to protect against premature aging and disease.
