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A winning picnic
Most of us love the traditional foods of summer: burgers and dogs, creamy salads, yummy desserts. Unfortunately, many of these foods tend not to be the stuff that’s going to win any nutrition awards. Some might not be easy to pack and bring with, either. That said, there are plenty of ways to have a healthy and delicious summer picnic.
Best and worst foods for a picnic
Most of us love the traditional foods of summer: burgers and dogs, creamy salads, yummy desserts. Unfortunately, many of these foods tend not to be the stuff that’s going to win any nutrition awards. Some might not be easy to pack and bring with, either. That said, there are plenty of ways to have a healthy and delicious summer picnic. We broke out some of our favorite picnic-friendly foods, as well as some dishes to skip.
Best and worst foods for a picnic
Most of us love the traditional foods of summer: burgers and dogs, creamy salads, yummy desserts. Unfortunately, many of these foods tend not to be the stuff that’s going to win any nutrition awards. Some might not be easy to pack and bring with, either. That said, there are plenty of ways to have a healthy and delicious summer picnic. We broke out some of our favorite picnic-friendly foods, as well as some dishes to skip.
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