Passing through the pharmacy to refill your birth control and hear your tummy growling? You might be tempted to buy a quick pre-packaged trail mix, but Arenas says making your own in bulk is not only more cost-effective, but more nutritionally sound. "Keep a variety of raw nuts and dried fruit at home as well as cacao nibs and/or unsweetened coconut flakes," she suggests. "Raw nuts contain plant-based protein and essential fatty acids for optimal heart health and energy without a sugar crash. Perfect to keep in your purse, car or gym bag!"
Arenas says when you're meal prepping, add one extra step and piece together a variety of trail mixes in 3 to 4 bags with 1/2 cup serving in each. Just be mindful you don't overdo the sugar, ensuring you only have two tablespoons of dried fruit, coconut or cacao.
