NATIONAL TRAIL MIX DAY
AUGUST 31, 202
TRAIL MIX- SO SIMPLE, YET SUCH A TASTY SNACK AND WHEN DONE RIGHT PACKED WITH HEALTH BENEFITS. MANY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEM TO HAVE A HARD TIME FINDING HEALTHY SNACK OPTIONS, THIS IS A GREAT “GO TO” TO HAVE ON HAND!
THE FOLLOWING IS A FEW OF THE CLASSICS FOUND IN TRAIL MIX AND SOME OF THEIR BENEFITS-
- Walnuts:
o Promote both brain and heart health.
o High in omega 3 fatty acids *2.5g/1 serving
o High in protein *5g/1oz
o High in vitamins & minerals *Copper, folic acid, phosphorus, vit B6, manganese, vit E
o Great source of antioxidants and fiber
- Almonds:
o High in unsaturated fat
o High vit E *7.27mg/1oz (nearly half of daily requirement)
o High protein *6g/1 oz
o Good source of calcium *76.3mg/1 oz
o Great source of iron *1.0mg/1 oz
o Great source of manganese *0.6mg/1oz (almost half of daily requirement)
- Pecans:
o Heart healthy
o Improves digestion, fiber packed *2.7g/1 oz
o Anti-inflammatory, magnesium packed *1.3mg/1 oz (over half of daily requirement)
- Dried Cherries:
o High in antioxidants
o Source of melatonin (help with sleep)
o Source of natural fiber *1.6g/100g
o Source of natural potassium *173mg/100g
o Source of natural copper *0.104mg/100g
o Source of natural protein *1g/100g
o Source of natural iron *0.3mg/100g
o Source of natural carbohydrates *12g/100g
o Vitamin source- vitA *1,283IU/100g, vitC *10mg/100g, vitE *0.07mg/100g (boost immune)
- Cashews:
o Heart healthy
o Bone health
o High copper *622mg/1oz
o High protein *5.17g/ 1oz
o Source of calcium *10mg/ 1oz
o Vitamin source- vitC & vitB
- Coconut flakes:
o High protein *3g/80g
o High manganese *60% daily value (DV)
o High copper *44% DV
o High fat *27g/80g (about 90% unsaturated)
o High fiber *7g/80g
- Dark chocolate chips:
o High antioxidant
o May improve blood flow to the brain
o May reduce heart disease risk
What are your favorite trail mix ingredients?