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Healthy Summer Picnic Ideas

By: Niles Family Fitness Center

August 22, 2023, 10:00 am - Categories: Healthy Tips, Nutrition / Diet Tips

Want to take your next meal outdoors? Check out this breakdown of food options courtesy of eatingwell.com to load up your summer picnic plate with healthier options.

Fruit:
• Apple slices
• Grapes
• Cherries
• Strawberries
• Orange slices
• Bananas

Vegetables:
• Carrot sticks
• Celery sticks
• Cucumber slices
• Bell pepper
• Cherry tomatoes

Proteins:
• Low-sodium turkey
• Roast beef
• Uncured ham
• Garlic or beet hummus
• Sharp cheddar
• Brie

Whole Grains:
• Quinoa salad
• Whole wheat pasta salad
• Whole grain crackers
• Whole wheat baguette

Healthy fats:
• Almonds
• Cashews
• Pistachios
• Hazelnuts
• Sunflower seeds

Something sweet:
• Dark chocolate squares
• Brownies
• Coconut. Date rolls

REFERENCE: https://www.eatingwell.com/article/290832/healthy-summer-picnic-ideas-to-pack-up-for-dinner-tonight/