True, trail mix can be high in fat and sugar. Fat from the nuts and seeds and sugar from the dried fruit and occasional add-ins. HOWEVER! ..your bodies need both fat and sugar to function well as an active human being. It is the QUALITY of the fat and sugar that affect our bodies, not whether or not it’s a part of our diet. good quality homemade trail mix, in moderation is 100% part of a healthy diet. Especially in those circumstances of high physical activity where you need energy, fast. Lean Endurance take;

• Eating a healthy daily portion size of nuts and dried fruits delivers a nutritious dose of antioxidants, protein, unsaturated fats, fiber, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, and other vitamins and nutrients essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• It's fast, it's tasty and easy to make

• It offers satisfaction to hunger and usable energy for your body.

• Check out the nutrition label on store-bought trail mix packages to find out what each brand considers a serving size.

• As with any food, if you make your own instead of buying pre-made trail mix, you'll have a better handle on the ingredients and the resulting nutrition potential.

• You can try some variations on the basic theme of dried fruit-and-nuts, by adding air-popped popcorn, soy nuts, and puffed rice or toasted oats cereal.