What is the healthiest kind of trail mix? Generally, you want to get organic, because this means the fruits or nuts have not been sprayed with chemicals. The specific type of trail mix you get will depend on your own tastes, of course. If you want mainly a natural sugar boost, you can stick with dried fruits. If you want something more filling and some protein, get a mix generous in nuts such as almonds, cashews, pecans or walnuts. For people on a low sodium diet, you can also usually find unsalted mixes.

Lately, various “superfoods” have been added to trail mixes. Goji berries, also known as wolfberries are a popular example of this. These are extra high in antioxidants and good to eat by themselves or in a trail mix. Blueberries have recently been practically promoted to a superfruit, and you can now find these in many mixes -which is a fairly recent development.

Previously, the main fruit you would find in trail mix was the lowly raisin! There’s nothing wrong with raisins, but today you can find much more diversity and nutrition in your healthy trail mix if you look around.

Organic Fruit, Seeds & Nuts Trail Mix 12 oz (340 grams) Pkg List Price: Sale Price: $4.81 See details»

Organic Campfire Trail Mix - 12 oz,(Woodstock Farms) List Price: $7.49 Sale Price: $5.61 See details»

Woodstock Farms Campfire Trail Mix Organic 12 oz ( Value Bulk Multi-pack) List Price: $719.04 Sale Price: $592.12 See details»

Annie's Homegrown Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks, Summer Strawberry 5 ea List Price: $5.39 Sale Price: $4.99 See details»

Organic PURE Bars by Pure of Holland - Box of 12, Choc Chip Trail Mix List Price: $34.68 Sale Price: $29.99 See details»

Revolution Foods Organic Raisins, 6 Pack 7.5 oz (510 g) List Price: $2.79 Sale Price: $3.29 See details»

Revolution Foods Organic Grape Mash Up, 4 Pouches 12.69 oz (360 g) List Price: $4.99 Sale Price: $4.99 See details»

Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews, Pomegranate Passion 12 bags List Price: $26.99 Sale Price: $18.89 See details»

Of course, fresh fruit, preferably organic, is ideal and no one would suggest that dried fruit should be the only kind of fruit that you consume. When it’s available and convenient, fresh fruit is refreshing and delicious as well as good for you. Yet it’s not always practical to carry around fresh fruit. It’s not always in season; it can be not ripe enough or overripe, and has a very short shelf life.

If you get dried fruits from a convenience store or regular supermarket, it is likely to be non-organic and may also have added sugar and possibly other ingredients you don’t want. Organic dried fruit is the next best thing to organic fresh fruit. It’s always in season and has a very long shelf life. It’s one of the best snacks for home, school, work or travel.

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