Ideas And Recipes To Take On A Picnic And Enjoy Without Being Spoiled By The Heat
Leisure outings have
already settled in our new normality, respecting social distance and avoiding
crowds to avoid possible infections.
In this sense, the picnic is
one of the most attractive, economical and healthy options compared to the
usual tapas in terraces, beach bars or bars, say experts in nutrition from the
European Medical Institute of Obesity (IMEO) and advise choosing for quality
food , avoiding unhealthy food, ultra-processed, sugary or
alcoholic beverages with a higher alcohol content.
Going on a picnic allows
you to maintain a safe distance from other groups, facilitates
communication and interaction between members, fosters contact with nature,
improves mood and reduces stress. In addition, it can be combined with
outdoor activities that facilitate digestion and offers an open space that
children can take advantage of for running and playing.
What should not be missing
The perfect picnic must be
made up of recipes made with interesting nutritional products. Thus,
fruits and vegetables should make up 50% of our plate, followed by protein and
carbohydrates at 25% each. With this formula for a balanced meal, we can
face the day in the countryside, the beach or the mountains with energy and
vitality.
Also, we should not
forget about drinks to hydrate ourselves and, of course, good company once we
have these aspects ready, the most important thing is to look for a good
shade to spread the tablecloth and sit down to enjoy a delicious meal.
To keep everything cold and
prevent it from spoiling, you should always have a fridge and ice. If we
have opted for ready-to-eat and ready-to-eat alternatives, such as the Sprout
Salad and Potato Omelette Combo or Florette Complete Salads, we won't need dishes,
as these containers are perfect for improvised tableware.
Last but not least, dessert, the fruit is
the most simple, healthy and easy option to transport. And, of course, put
garbage bags in our picnic basket to collect everything once we have finished
and the environment is the same as when we arrived.
When preparing and
transporting food, it is important to avoid precooked or processed foods, such
as pizzas, snacks , industrial pastries, alcohol and soft drinks,
being ideal to take advantage of the previous preparation to choose healthier
and more nutritious foods.
Picnic Recipes
But the same question
always arises: "What should I take so I don't get sick?", "Can I
bring sauces?", "What if it gets hot in the sun?". We should
look for a format that "is comfortable for us to
transport." Like what? One of the easiest options to carry is
the sandwich or sandwiches, which we do not usually see as healthy, but
nothing is further from reality.
"A light, tasty, and
healthy suggestion for a sandwich or snack is to mix grilled chicken strips
with hard-boiled egg, sliced tomato and rocket-lettuce mix."
In addition, the expert continues,
if we want to take something more elaborate, we can choose salads, from a
simple one with lettuce, fresh tomato and tuna to a more complete one with the
mixture of first sprouts, carrots, cooked beets and rice.
The idea is to add
vegetables, carbohydrates and proteins to get a nutritionally complete meal in
one dish. If we want something different, there are very easy recipes to
transport in our picnic tupper, such as a spinach quiche and
even cold creams to take in cups, such as gazpacho or carrot cream.
Dressings Always Apart
Nothing happens if, for
reasons of weight or space, we cannot carry a different jar with the dressing
of the salad and we decide to take it already mixed. It is true that the
ingredients of the salad lose their crunchy texture when mixed with the sauces
for a longer time. For this reason, the most practical thing is to reuse a
small glass jar to carry the dressing or sauce in just the amount we need to
dress our picnic salad. Keep in mind that sauces such as mayonnaise
or some dressings can be damaged by heat. Therefore, it is very
important to keep them fresh to ensure optimal consumption.
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