And that’s true even if you’re sitting through one of Cameron Crowe’s 180-minute marathon movies.
Make it in big batches and scoop it into a sandwich bag before you head out for the day.
Brazil nutswere found to be more effective than supplements at providing selenium, an essential micromineral.
Macadamiasdeliver about twice as many healthy monounsaturated fatty acids as almonds.
Peanutshave been proven effective in preventing colon cancer, which is likely due to the concentration of beta-sisterol.
Walnutscontain an impressive 2.5 grams of omega-3 fats per ounce.
Research shows these fats can help ward of depression and heart disease.
Choose a Seed
Sunflower seedscontain about half your day’s vitamin E in each ounce.
That helps slow the visible effects of aging.
Pumpkin seedscontain phytosterols that can lower cholesterol and bolster the immune system.
Hemp seedsare a good source of essential fatty acids.
As a general rule, limit them to mixes bound for spoon-worthy foods like yogurt and cereal.
Chia seedsdeliver three times the fiber of sesame seeds and a payload of omega-3 fats.
Choose an Extra Crunch
General Mills Fiber One.
Other cereals work just as well.
Experiment at will with Grape-Nuts, Cheerios, and Kix.
Wasabi peasare perfect for a spicy kick.
The best varieties are those made without artificial coloring or dubious additives like monosodium glutamate.
Pretzelsare a reliable source of salty crunch.
They’re nutritionally weak though, so sprinkle in sparingly.
Choose a Sweetener
Raisinsare a top source of boron, a trace mineral crucial for bone health.
Dried apricotsare a great source of fiber and vitamin A, an antioxidant that also protects your vision.
Blueberrieshave been shown in promote healthy cognitive functions.
Cranberrieshelp prevent breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancer.
Dried goji berriesare a great addition for both their antioxidant potency and sweet-tart finish.
Dried cherriesboost your polyphenols, a cancer-fighting antioxidant nutrient group.
Banana chipsare tasty, but often they come packaged with a dose of trans fats.
Dark chocolate chipsare proven mood boosters, and the darker the chocolate, the better.
We like Ghirardelli’s 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips.
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