Nuts
With
tons of different nuts to choose from, it is really up to your specific taste
preference. We suggest almonds because of their lower calorie content, coming in
at 160 per ounce, or approximately 23 pieces. Cashews and pistachios are other
great options as well. To cut calories and sodium intake make sure to get the unsalted, raw version. With all the
other delicious flavors in your trail mix, you won’t even notice a difference!
Dark
Chocolate
Instead
of milk chocolate chips, go with their dark chocolate cousin. Higher in
antioxidants, it is a better alternative to all types of milk chocolate. If you
are feeling adventurous, try Cacao Nibs.
Coming straight from the inside of cacao beans, Cacao Nibs are the original and
most natural form of chocolate chip. These tasty chips are packed with
antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and are definitely the healthiest sweet
addition to your trail mix.
Seeds
A great
way to add some Omega-3 fatty acids to your daily diet is through flax seeds.
Since these seeds are so small they will mix right into your trail mix and add
a little extra sustenance. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds are also a perfect addition
of healthy fat and protein.
Unsweetened
Fruit
Dried
fruit is a delicious part of trail mix but be weary of the sugar content. Dried
fruit has more sugar than fresh fruit and can be very high in calories. Stay
away from sugar-coated and additionally sweetened brands and stick to natural
dried fruits. If you want to try something new, try Goji Berries. With three times the antioxidants of pomegranates
they contain the highest level of antioxidants of any food! They also contain
18 amino acids per serving.
If you
want to add a little extra crunch, toss in a few whole wheat oats like
Cheerios!
Because the ingredients in trail mix are full of energy, be weary
of serving size and stick to 1/4 a cup to keep calories around 175. Try dividing the trail mix into
separately portioned bags to stay true to serving size and make it easy to grab
on the go!
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