Give The Snickers A Rest – Pumpkin Seeds Are Best
An entire holiday that revolves around snack size candy bars seems pretty ideal to me. I know, I know…Halloween is about MORE than just Mini Snickers but for me…let’s face it, I celebrate for the sugar rush. This year I’m trying to shed a slightly healthier focus on October 31st by befriending Mr. Jack (‘O Lantern) for some added nutritional value.
Pumpkin seeds are a great source of minerals including magnesium (92% of your daily value in 1/2 cup) zinc, iron and copper as well as protein (78% of your daily value) and vitamin K. The seeds are most commonly associated with promoting overall prostate health (men, eat up!), protecting against osteoporosis and acting as a natural anti-inflammatory. I use them to add texture and color to whole wheat cookies, muffins and breads or eat solo with a little salt.
I am looking for a good trail mix, preferably one that i can make using bulk items. Any suggestions
Fred said this on October 16, 2009 at 1:37 PM |
Go for sunflower seeds, carob chips (or regular dark chocolate chips), plain unsalted almonds, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, dried berries or slices of fruit. Thinking in bulk, maybe even find granola bars (try to get things that are not loaded with sugar/calories) and break up into small chunks to add to your mix as the base and then add the rest of the stuff to fatten out.
fitpost said this on October 18, 2009 at 4:16 PM |