homemade trail mix

Sunflower Seeds
Slivered Almonds
Raisins
Slivered Brazil Nuts
Pine Nuts
Cashew Nuts
Mini Chocolate Chips

How much per mix?

3 Brazil Nuts
5 cashews
a palm (about 1 oz each)
- Sunflower Seeds
- Pine Nuts
- Almonds
- Raisins
- Mini chocolate chips

If you click the links above, you can see some info as to why some of the ingredients are good for you - in moderation. You will want to be aware of the fact that some nuts can cause some problems if taken in too big of a quantity. I did not know that when I started to eat Brazil Nuts, but I decided 3 would be a good number. Apparently, I guessed in the approximate right neighborhood. It is approximate because the amount of daily recommended Selenium can be in about that many, depending on how they are grown. Apparently, it can vary a considerable amount.

It is a yummy mix. I don't always add the chocolate, but when I do, I try to use the best chocolate I can find, with the most basic ingredients possible. (I have used these.)

Some people believe you should stay away from sugar all together when you are dealing with cancer, but I have been advised that sugar taken with protein can be Ok...again, in moderation. I like the way that the people I deal with think. Too many times I hear contrasting info. There are some very health conscious people who have had to deal with cancer. So I just don't know where the lines can truly be drawn universally - if they can.

In the meantime, enjoy the mix. It is pretty hardy. You could even have it as a meal.