Crazy Foods That Might Ruin Your Health

Snack Mixes

Although appearing healthy and tempting, many snacks mixes and sweet-salty-crunchy treats may be convenient, but many available in stores are not truly healthy for you. For example, many packaged varieties often include sugary candies, seasoned crunchy pieces like pretzels, and fried chips. Some varieties also include highly processed sweeteners, preservatives, and hydrogenated oils, or basically trans fats. Trail mix is a go-to snack for many, especially for those who live an active lifestyle, as it is convenient, light-weight, and will satisfy one’s hunger pangs.

The real health risks of these snack mixes lie in its ingredients, as many snack mixes, including trail mix, is packed with extra salty nuts, sugary fruits like dried bananas and chocolate, that changes this once healthy snack into a delicious, but rich dessert. Instead of grabbing a bag of snack mix at the store, go to the bulk section or a health food store and mix and match nuts and berries that are lower in sodium and sugar for your own personal snack mix.