6 Healthy picnic food ideas

Picnic food to avoid or limit

If you're in the mood to ring in spring with an outdoor picnic, keep an eye on those tasty treats you throw into the basket.

You'll save a lot more calories by making your own sweet and savoury nibbles.

And it's a good idea to limit or avoid high-calorie picnic food, such as:

• Potato salad and coleslaw

• Hot dogs or hamburgers

• Cookies and brownies

• Alcoholic beverages

Healthy picnic treats

Instead, pack your cooler bag or basket with a few of these healthier (and tasty!) low-calorie options:

1. Fresh fruit!

2. Crisp raw veggies and hummus or a low-fat yoghurt dip

3. Smoked chicken or roasted vegetable wraps

4. Cranberry and nut couscous salad

5. Fresh fruit kebabs

6. Homemade pizza squares

7. Water and unsweetened tea

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