Antioxidant Rich Trail Mix

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Trail mix is such a fun, customizable snack. With the base of a couple of healthy nuts you can go anywhere. Literally anywhere, because it is so easy to pack too. I love to store my son’s in a cute zip top bag. They are the perfect portion size for kids, come in fun animal shapes and are so easy to hold. They stay open on their own too, which makes it easy for my little one to snag his snack. The most important thing about them though is that they are made from 100% platinum silicone and contain no BPA, lead, PVC or phthalates. I love that they are made from clean, safe materials! Currently they are having a back to school sale and offering 20% off site wide, so check them out here!

This yummy trail mix is full of antioxidants. Antioxidants help to keep energy in our bodies moving in a way that can help to prevent cell damage. A very important role of an antioxidant is to fight free radicals, antioxidants help to stop them from harming our bodies. Free radicals are made in the body or made from external toxins, like cigarette smoke, and chemicals in food or the environment. Also, research shows that eating antioxidants helps to lower your risk of certain diseases. Antioxidants are found in broccoli, carrots, blueberries, and many other foods like golden berries, goji berries, and raisins.

Golden Berries - contain carotenoids an antioxidant that has been linked to a decreased risk of cancer

Goji Berries - contain zeaxanthin an antioxidant that has been linked to lowering the risk of eye diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma

Raisins - contain flavonol glycosides antioxidants that have been shown to prevent diseases like Alzheimers and dementia

Yield: 4-5

Author: Momma and Co.