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