Healthy Picnic

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  1. 6. Grape and cherry varieties of this vegetable makes an easy way to add nutrients and color to lots of picnic foods – from grilled skewers to pasta salad
  2. 7. Try to limit the number of times you __ the cooler to help keep foods cold
  3. 8. Remember to pack hand __ or wipes to clean your hands at your picnic
  4. 11. One way to make a sandwich healthier is by using _ _ bread or wraps (2 words)
  5. 15. Make salmon burgers or grill seafood or skinless __ for lean meat options
  6. 17. This green vegetable is great for hydration, salads and adding flavor to water
  7. 20. This fruit is a healthy and hydrating picnic classic-usually eaten raw, but can even be grilled
  8. 22. Pack cold foods in a __ with adequate ice or ice packs to help maintain temperature
  9. 23. At the picnic, store coolers in a __ place, not in the car
  10. 24. Baby __ are a convenient way to add bright color and nutrition to your picnic
  11. 25. Nuts & nut _ are easy non-perishable protein foods to pack for your picnic
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  1. 1. Cover the cooler with a __ to help provide extra insulation
  2. 2. Storage and cooking outdoors at picnics increases the risk of __ poisoning
  3. 3. Try grilling fruits like peaches, plums or this crowned fruit
  4. 4. Make this picnic salad healthier by leaving the skins on & using low-fat mayo or vinegar-mustard base
  5. 5. This antioxidant-packed fruit is a great picnic snack raw or can be frozen for a cool treat
  6. 9. Trade in your burger by marinating and grilling up eggplant, tofu or this kind of mushroom in its place to add more veggies to your cookout
  7. 10. In addition to being nutrient-rich, fruits and vegetables contain a lot of __ to help keep you hydrated
  8. 12. Prepare as much food here prior to the picnic and keep it cold or frozen until just before leaving
  9. 13. If plain water is too boring, do this to it by adding fruits, vegetables or herbs
  10. 14. This bean dip makes a healthy portable addition to any picnic
  11. 16. Make grilled veggie __ using skewered peppers, squash, onions or any of your favorites
  12. 18. Discard any foods that have been in the temperature danger zone (40-140) for more than _ hours
  13. 19. This vegetable comes in many varieties from sweet to hot & are also hydrating as they are 92%
  14. 21. Stay hydrated in the heat with regular or sparkling water or unsweetened
  15. 25. Toss rinsed canned __ with some vegetables and vinaigrette dressing to make an easy protein-rich salad