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7 HEALTHY picnic foods

While some may think it’s mandatory to bring home-baked goodies like muffins or banana bread to a picnic, there are days when you just don’t have time. Plus, when it comes to what to eat, you might not feel like the typically heavier picnics of the past, those filled with sweet treats, cured meat, a cooked chicken and enough processed cheese to feed a small village.

To keep things healthy and delicious, aim for a variety of foods, making sure there’s enough protein to keep everyone full, a bowl of colourful fruits to feast your eyes on, lots of nutritious veggies to munch and some delicious snacks for those in-between moments.

If you’re keen to take your picnic

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