Trail Mix Nuts, Dried Fruits and Seeds.

Trail Mix with the following nuts,dried fruits and seeds are equally divided: Cashews (roasted): 20% Almonds (roasted): 20% Walnuts (roasted): 20% Pumpkin Seeds (roasted): 10% Sunflower Seeds (roasted): 10% Raisins: 10% Dried Cranberries: 10% Health benefits: This mix contain significant amounts of unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin E, l-arginine and fiber. Unsaturated fats are known to lower bad cholesterol levels. Omega-3 fatty acids are good for heart health. Protein helps muscles repair and rebuild, allowing you to recover from exercise and get fitter over time. Vitamin E helps prevent plaque from developing inside your arteries. L-arginine also helps with arterial health by making artery walls more flexible. Fiber helps to normalize bowel movements, lower cholesterol levels, control blood sugar and keep you fuller for longer after eating. Daily consumption of nuts confers a wide variety of benefits, including reduced risk of heart attack, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, hypertension and diabetes. Seeds (such as sunflower seeds, another frequent inclusion in trail mix) offer many of the same benefits. Cranberries have added oil and sugar. I