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Posted on Jun 27th 2007 3:00PM by Bethany SandersFiled Under: Healthy Recipes, Diet & Weight Loss, Alternative & Green Health, Nutrition & Supplements
When you think of picnic food, what springs to mind? Potato chips, hot dogs, potato salad, hamburger buns made with refined flour, brownies or cookies for dessert -- there's a lot that can go wrong, nutritionally at least, at a picnic!
It doesn't have to be that way. With a little planning, your picnic can feature some of the greatest tastes of summer -- sweet fruits and crispy fresh vegetables -- and pack in the nutrition as well. Replace those white hot dog and hamburger buns with healthier whole wheat versions and choose the leanest cuts of meat possible. Tweak fat and calorie-laden potato or pasta salad recipes by putting fresh veggies in place of the higher calorie starch ingredients. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth with a piece of watermelon or other tasty fruit. A light, nutritious meal will give you plenty of energy to toss that Frisbee or go for a post-picnic hike!
It doesn't have to be that way. With a little planning, your picnic can feature some of the greatest tastes of summer -- sweet fruits and crispy fresh vegetables -- and pack in the nutrition as well. Replace those white hot dog and hamburger buns with healthier whole wheat versions and choose the leanest cuts of meat possible. Tweak fat and calorie-laden potato or pasta salad recipes by putting fresh veggies in place of the higher calorie starch ingredients. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth with a piece of watermelon or other tasty fruit. A light, nutritious meal will give you plenty of energy to toss that Frisbee or go for a post-picnic hike!
