Anti-Inflammatory Trail Mix

This quick and easy recipe is chock full of anti-inflammatory foods that counteract the chronic inflammation that causes many serious age-related illnesses including heart disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.

INGredIENTS

Almonds, pistachios and walnuts

Roasted pumpkin seeds

Dried soy nuts

Dried fruit (i.e. raisins, cranberries, blueberries, tart cherries)

Cinnamon-flax seed granola

Unsweetened dried coconut**

Dark chocolate bits

*All ingredients can be purchased at your grocery store, ready to go!

**The dried coconut can be dry toasted in a saute pan for added flavor

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix equal parts of each ingredient in a large bowl.

2. Make a single serving and eat immediately or increase the quantities of each ingredient and freeze for consuming at a later date. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Makes 12oz.

This recipe is based on renowned health expert Dr. Andrew Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid. Anti-inflammatory nutrition is a major focus of the culinary training we provide to each caregiver.