The Nut Mix Negotiation: When One Almond Has to Do All the Work
Trail mix has long held its crown as the “healthy” snack… but let’s be honest: not all mixes are created equal. Some are packed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Others? They’re basically candy with an identity crisis.
In this strip, Zara proudly announces she’s “snacking healthy.” Omie, ever the realist, takes a closer look and discovers: sugar, candy, sugar… and one lonely almond praying for backup.
It’s a funny take on something we’ve all done—convincing ourselves that one good ingredient cancels out three questionable ones. But balance doesn’t work like math. A single almond can’t undo a handful of candy-coated chocolate.
So, what’s the real lesson here?
• Nuts and seeds = gut-friendly fuel.
• Candy-coated bits = occasional treat, not the main event.
• Balance > excuses.
The next time you reach for a snack mix, check what’s really inside. Does it look more like fuel… or more like dessert? Your microbes know the difference (and they’re keeping score)
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