Healthy Picnics Can Be Stress-Free Picnics

Healthy and easy picnic ideashamburger. These substitutions are full of flavor and
When determing the menu for a picnic, the name ofwill benefit your family's health. When dressing the
the game is taste. But, taste doesn't have to meanburger, add a generous slice of tomato, onion, and/or
unhealthy. A picnic menu can be just as healthy andlettuce. The more food items you can prepare ahead
easy as a meal you would prepare at home. Picnicof time, the calmer the actual picnic will be. Chicken
appetizers keep guests from losing interest while theybreast or seafood kabobs can be bought fresh
wait for the grill to fire up. Make or purchase adirectly from the meat department of the local grocery
container of veggie dip. If you purchase the dip, buy thestore. Keep them on ice until ready to toss on the grill.
light variety. When whipping up a dip, substitute regularA side dish of brown rice can be served with the
ranch dressing with a ranch seasoning mix and akabobs for a complete meal. Dessert at a picnic
container of low fat sour cream. The taste is just asusually consists of cake or some other sweet
flavorful but without all of the extra calories. Toconfection. Fruit salad is a healthy twist on dessert. A
accompany your dip, consider a raw vegetable platter.combination of sweet fruits topped with coconut
Vegetables are lighter than chips and they won'tpieces or served with a fruit dip satisfies the sugar
adversely impact your waistline if you over indulge.craving. Try grilled fruits like pineapples or peaches for
Preparing the vegetables the night before gives youa tangy tasting dessert. When it comes to drinks,
more time the day of the picnic. Vegetables can bechoose bottled water or juices. Sugar free flavor
sliced into decorative chips with a crinkle cutter forpackets can be mixed into bottled water for a fruity
added flare. If the kids require salty snacks, choose thedrink if you don't want to drink juice. If picnickers will be
baked variety. Most snack companies sell a baked,active, water offers better hydration than soda drinks.
reduced fat version of their popular snacks. EvenA picnic doesn't have to equate to the end of a health
better, one hundred calorie snack bags will keep themconscious way of eating. Nutritious menu selections
from eating too many of their favorite snacks. Frozencan be managed even on the grill. Pre-planning can
burger patties don't have to be fattening anymore.keep the menu light not to mention easy and
Choose from turkey burger patties or 98% leanstress-free.