How to Have a Healthy Company Picnic

With summer right around the corner, it's that time of year for company picnics. Here are some suggestions to keep the picnic day healthy with alternative food choices and fun-filled activities that will give you an energy boost.

Healthy Main Course

Instead of beef and pork hotdogs or beef hamburgers, try

• Grilled chicken (remove the skin for lower fat intake)
• Turkey hot dogs
• Veggie burgers or turkey burgers
• Grilled vegetables (Try kabobs! - Red peppers, zucchini, onions, squash, etc.)

Healthy Drink Options

• Water
• Unsweetened tea
• Diet lemonade

Healthy Side Items

Instead of chips or macaroni salad, try

• Fresh fruit like watermelon or a basket of peaches, apples or oranges/li>
• Raw vegetables tray - try cottage cheese or hummus dip instead of ranch dressing
• Three-bean salad or tossed green salad
• Popcorn, pretzels, nuts, and other healthy snack items

Fun Ways to Be Active

• Organize a game like kickball or volleyball and invite all family members to play/li>
• Use Frisbees as paper plate holders, then everyone has a one to play with when they're done eating. Add the company logo for a special touch
• Have sack races, water balloon toss, wheelbarrow races, etc.