A good nut mix is essential for healthy snacking and keeping your brain and body going. The protein and essential fatty acids in nuts keep you full and focussed, at your desk or on the hiking trail. The problem is finding a mix that isn't just the same ol' GORP. Never fear, yours truly has sampled, created and refined the perfect mix you can make yourself, and you know what that means...no more picking around the stuff you don't like. It also means more nuts in your mix and more dinero in your pocket book. Next time you're at the store (I <3 Whole Foods, Sprouts, Sunflower Farmer's Market and the like), stroll on down the bulk aisle, and pick up a few items.
What You'll Need:
Equal Parts:
- Almonds
- Pepitas
- Hulled sunflower seeds
- Dry roasted edamame
- Dried cranberries
- Dried cherries
- Half as many: Macadamia nuts
This nut medley packs quite a punch: protein builds and repairs muscles and bones, restores cells, provides energy and regulates metabolism; monosaturated fats help to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol; Vitamins E, B, C and K as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and potassium, essential fatty acids and amino acids provide for efficient full body function; and superfruit antioxidants help the heart, organs, immune system, and contain cancer-fighting agents.
This hodgepodge is satisfying whether you take your snack one piece at a time, or throw a palm-full in together. Scoop a handful and enjoy.
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