Pumpkin Seeds, Dried, RAW

Raisin, Seedles

Sunflower Seeds, Raw

Walnuts, English Raw

It is misnamed to begin with.  This is a home mix, office mix, road mix
and a major food mix.  Last.... it can be a trail mix if you wish.

This concoction was a process of evolution.  I tried to make this into
a bar by bonding it together with GLUE.  The glue was honey, molasses,
and soybean powder.    Tons of work, mixing, rolling and baking.
Actually it was not baked, only heated enough to produce the  required
texture to allow cutting it into pieces.

All this went against the grain because I wanted most everything RAW.
Finally I said, to heck with all this.  Each item is relatively tasty
and I have eaten all of them individually for years.

The only logical thing to do is mix everything together and shake
until done. ( well mixed )

There you have the history, now the ingredients.


1.  Almonds  RAW
2.  English Walnuts  RAW
3.  Peanuts   RAW
4.  Pumpkin Seeds Raw
5.  Raisins    ( as they are in the container )
6.  Soybeans, lightly salted  ( unfortunately, cooked )
7.  Sunflower seeds  RAW

Typically the ratio is 1 to 1.  Often I will use 1.5 measures of the
sunflower seed, pumpkin seeds and toasted soybeans.  If one is especially
concerned about sugars and carbohydrates, the raisins could be reduced
to 1/2 part or left out completely.

Optional ingredients and methods:

1.  Pecan pieces
2.  Roasted peanuts ( either the type called Party peanuts or Small
    Spanish ) the amount of these should be less than 1 measure

3.  The English Walnuts are optional as it is hard to find good ones.
4.  A few people do not like the raisins.  If so.... just leave them out.
5.  The sunflower and pumpkin seeds are very important so I use 1.5 parts
    of them most of the time.

6.  After 3 or 4 batches, you will find out what you like best.

7.  Some may want to add a bit of the Chex mix available in grocery stores.
    ( I hope not because  this has man made phony stuff and chemicals that
      are unnecessary and possibly toxic to the body )

Suggested Usage

    All you have to do is to eat from 2 to 3 ounces of this mix two or
    three times per day. Try it for a week and see what happens. You can
    skip most any worthless meal, and will seldom get hungry.  Eat slowly
    and chew thoroughly.  Drink plenty of water.

    I see many people eat seeds and mix wrong.  The best method is to get
    a 3 finger pinch and make sure every item is completely crushed.
    Remember that digestion starts in the mouth.

Comparing this mix with the cost of other foods, it is very economical.
The most expensive items are the pumpkin seeds and english walnuts.
These items cost from $7.00 to $8.00 per pound.  Most other items are
in the $2.00 to  $3.00 range per pound

This was intended to be a food that is good for the body and contains no
additives or man made chemicals.  Go to the trouble to obtain fresh and
quality ingredients.

If you live in the Jackson area, everything can be obtained at the Rainbow
Food Coop located on old Canton road at the west end of Lakeland drive.

Any feedback or new recipes welcome.