Milk-Bone Trail Mix brings an enjoyable snack from human snacking to canine palates with ease! Packed full of chewy and crunchy treats designed specifically to meet their nutritional needs – such as rolled oats for fiber, protein-rich meat and sweet potatoes packed full of vitamins and nutrients, Milk-Bone’s Trail Mix offers something your pet will truly love.
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Nuts
Since pre-agricultural times, nuts and seeds have been an integral part of human diet. Packed with protein, fibre and healthy fats – as well as omega-3s and L-arginine which is converted to nitric oxide in our bodies to act as natural vasodilators – they’ve long been considered an integral part of a balanced diet.
Epidemiological evidence suggesting nut consumption lowers coronary heart disease risk has prompted clinical trials to investigate its full impact. Most short-term trials comparing control diet with one supplemented with nuts have not produced definitive answers; however, recent trials in people with diabetes and metabolic syndrome have reported improved insulin sensitivity and glycemic control with nuts intake.
Nuts offer another advantage by being high in fibre, an essential nutrient for digestive health. Conversely, trail mix add-ins like yogurt-coated raisins often contain hydrogenated oils and added sugars that could negatively impact cardiovascular wellbeing.
Seeds
As its name suggests, trail mix is a travel-friendly snack designed for hikers. Lightweight and without refrigeration needs, trail mix offers tasty treats that can be eaten together or separately; dogs will even find it helpful on long walks and hikes! But be wary of trail mixes containing lots of added sugars; too much can lead to weight gain and tooth decay – to avoid this danger, read through your ingredients list carefully – look for options with no more than 10 grams per serving in total; certain brands even provide probiotic-rich options!
Milk-Bone Trail Mix provides your dog with chewy and crunchy treats in one convenient bag, ideal for hand feeding outright or feeding piecemeal. Made by Milk-Bone snacks’ manufacturers with only premium quality ingredients.
Dried Fruits
Dry fruits provide a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fibre and energy. Packed full of potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc and phosphorus as well as antioxidants – as well as being an excellent source of iron to combat anemia – dry fruits can make a fantastic snack or addition to meals.
Trail mixes that are considered nutritious typically include nuts, seeds, dried fruit and sometimes chocolate; however, they can contain high calories.
Serving sizes are extremely important when it comes to dried fruits, which tend to be denser than other ingredients and pack more calories per gram than their counterparts in trail mix. Make sure you purchase single-serve packages or portion out your own trail mix, and don’t forget about sugar intake – especially as many artificial sweeteners can add up quickly over time. The ideal trail mix options should avoid added sugars; opt for natural sources of sweetness such as dried fruits and berries which have health advantages; they also tend to provide more nutrition than processed sugars which have been known to cause weight gain and cause insulin resistance.
Chocolate
Chocolate is an excellent source of antioxidants and fiber, helping reduce inflammation while providing essential minerals necessary for bone health such as calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Just one piece of dark chocolate could provide these vital minerals.
Chocolate-coated almonds in this trail mix offer an excellent source of protein, healthy fats and fiber. Each almond is covered in dark chocolate made from WellVine Chardonnay Marc winemaking byproduct which boasts antioxidants and nutrients.
This trail mix is low in calories and convenient to snack on during training sessions or long hikes, perfect for taking advantage of breaks between exercises. Simply snack away by the handful! Easily increase the nutrition by including cereal or popcorn; caramel and marshmallows may increase calories and fat intake – alternatively you could swap out for carob powder and goji berries which contain less fat and sugar respectively.
