Trail mix
It’s a much better idea to make your own trail mix as shop bought wants are usually loaded with sugar and salt. Allow 25g of nuts and seeds as your base.
Method:
Step one- start with some good nuts (always choose unsalted and unsweetened versions) for example one of the following:
Almonds – full of healthy fats, protein, fibre, vitamin E and magnesium
Brazil nuts – good source of selenium as well as protein, fibre, calcium, magnesium and potassium
Cashew nuts – good source of copper and magnesium and lower in fat than most other nuts.
Pecans – good source of vitamin E and monounsaturated fats, full of antioxidants. And rich in magnesium, calcium, and iron.
Walnuts – good source of omega 3.
Step two- add some seeds:
Sunflower seeds – good source of vitamin E, vitamin B1 and copper, protein and fibre.
Pumpkin seeds – good source of phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and copper as well as zinc and iron.
Flax seeds – high in fibre, vitamin B1 and copper
Step three- add dried fruit for sweetness:
Dried apricots, goji berries, dried cranberries, coconut flakes, mulberries.
Step four- choose one or two extra’s:
Cacao nibs, sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla.
Or if you prefer a more savoury taste, add a little sea salt, cayenne pepper, ground ginger or wasabi peas for a kick. You can add whatever ever spices you like!