Dear Healthful Fat,
I used to think you were worthless so I ignored you. I’m sorry for hurting your feelings. You are valuable and full of flavor. Please be my friend again.
- Your BFFL
Unfortunately, many of us developed a fat phobia when we were told, “all fat is bad”. All fat is not bad. Believe it or not, having some fat in your diet is a good thing. Plant based fats, like nuts, do some amazing things in your body.
Here are a few reasons to chew on some fat…
- Fat makes food taste good.
- Fat makes a meal more satisfying (which means you end up eating less).
- Fat fights disease.
- Did I mention taste?
This trail mix is loaded with nuts, which are tasty and healthful sources of fat. Toss a bag of this sensational trail mix in your bag and munch on it when you are away from home. It’s a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pecans
- ¾ cup cashews (whole or pieces, unsalted)
- ¾ cup almonds (sliced, unsalted)
- ½ cup golden raisins
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried mixed fruits (berries, cherries, cranberries)
- 1 cup high fiber cereal (I used Puffins. Shredded wheat or oatmeal squares would work great too)
Directions
- This could not possibly be any simpler to make…
- Place all of the ingredients into a plastic bag and shake.
- Now enjoy.
I use dried cherries from Chukkar Cherries in Washington State. No sugar or preservatives added, and they have several varieties, always fresh and delicious!