Picnic Month is a July celebration we can all enjoy.
When you combine a picnic with good nutrition, it’s a successful meal mixed with a lot of fun!
Here are 7 steps to a successful July picnic:
- Invite a comfortable number to your picnic. For experienced hosts/hostesses, this might be 15 or 20; for the less experienced, this might be 3 or 4.
- Plan ahead to make the special treats. A few examples are deviled eggs, pinwheel sandwiches, blueberry crisp.
- Take time to include simple, healthy choices. These might include celery sticks filled with peanut butter, cucumber spears, popcorn, chicken salad made with light mayo or plain yogurt, whole grain crackers, healthy-ingredient cookies, cut up fruits, and less-sugary lemonade.
- Find a great location for your picnic. There are so many such as a beach, the local park, a hiking trail, or your picnic table in the backyard.
- Decorate a little. An inexpensive, bright-colored tablecloth jazzes things up even when you serve a simple meal like tuna sandwiches, baby carrots with hummus, and wedges of fresh watermelon.
- Get some fun exercise after eating. Try activities like tossing a Frisbee, riding a bike, swimming, or taking a walk in the woods.
- Ask for help cleaning up!
Here are great resources for your kitchen:
Get better organized by grabbing these free Mediterranean Menus. Stretch yourself by trying some Vegetarian Menus and Recipes. Feel the glow of good nutrition and the energy of healthier choices.
What kind of picnic will you plan this July and what foods will be in your picnic basket?