An impromptu picnic begins at the grocery store…and so does a well-planned one.
When was the last time you went on a picnic? If you have to think about it for more than a minute then it was too long ago, for sure. So this month, get your grocery store to help with all the details as you remember how much fun it is to go on a fresh-air picnic!
Grocery Store Basics for a Picnic
Make your list with what looks good below and you’ll be in and out of the store quickly with just what you need.
- Bread, whole wheat
Something to put in the bread (choose 1-2:)
- A pouch of tuna
- Some peanut butter and jam
- Sliced cheese
- Sliced roast beef
- Deli salad such as coleslaw or 3-bean salad
Some ripe, sweet fruit(choose 1-2:)
- Watermelon
- Cherries
- Peaches
Something crunchy (choose 1:)
- Tortilla chips
- Baked cheese puffs
Something to drink (choose 1-2:)
- Lemonade
- Water, carbonated or not
- Kombucha
Other:
- Napkins
- Paper plates
- Hand wipes
- Ice for the cooler
A Plan to Go with the Grocery Trip
Along with these grocery store basics for a simple, no worry picnic, you’ll need to remember a few things from home, like a cooler and a blanket if you plan to sit on the ground/grass. And, don’t forget to take along a hat, sun screen, and the bug spray! For a preview of healthy, Mediterranean nutrition, grab these free menus. Who knows – the next picnic you plan may be a little more exotic and definitely nutritious.
What exactly will be in your ‘good nutrition’ picnic basket?