Need something to carry with you on the course that won’t melt or get soggy in the summer heat and humidity? Nuts are the way to go. Besides being convenient and tasty, nuts and seeds have a variety of health benefits.

Golfers are unique athletes because of the low intensity but long duration of the sport.   “Nuts are beneficial for golfers as a snack to maintain energy levels and keep you satisfied throughout your game,” states Jamieson-Petonic, a specialist in sports nutrition.

Nuts are convenient and easy to pack into the golf bag without concern of spoiling in the heat.  Because nuts can give you long lasting energy, they can keep you mentally sharp, something very important when you are trying to stay focused those last few holes to shoot your best score.

My favorite nuts to carry in my golf bag are pecans, peanuts and cashews.  Just don’t eat too many.  I eat small handful at about the 6th hole and again at about the 15th hole to spread out the energy throughout my entire round and finish strong.