Awww, Nuts

Trail mix.

As nuts are a good source of protein, and chocolate is delicious, trail mix is good go-to snack.  I prefer to make my own, so I can choose the quality of ingredients.  I buy organic nuts, good quality chocolate (dark is better than milk) and dried berries.  I slice open the bags, dump them in a big bowl, gently mix, then store in mason jars, because they’re pretty.  

Up side: you choose the quality of your ingredients and the flavors you like.  And, each time you can do it a little differently for variety. 

Choose your nuts, organically grown are best:

Macadamias

Pistachios

Hazelnuts

Pecans

Walnuts

Almonds

Coconuts

Do NOT use: 

Cashews

Peanuts

Both are high in lectins, the insoluable protein that wreaks havoc on your system. 

Choose dried fruits:

Berries (except goji)

Apricots

Choose chocolate:

90% or darker is best for you