The family tradition of summertime picnicking brings back many happy memories for me of days spent relaxing outdoors with my family. However, most traditional picnic foods tend to be a little too high in calories!
So, how can you transform your picnic basket into a wonderful hamper of heart healthy goodness? Here are a few tips!
#1 Raw veggie entrée
Choose a range of colorful vegetables, sliced in different shapes and sizes, for extra variety.
You could select anything from raw carrots,...
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