Healthier Summer Picnic Checklist

Written By Judy Doherty

Are picnic plans in your summer? Maybe you are camping or having a 4th of July get together? If so, there are some fun and delicious tips for making it healthy.

1. Smart snacks:

•Air-popped popcorn

•Chips and bean dip

•Fresh veggie platter

•Whole wheat pitas with hummus dip

2. Fresh fruits and vegetables:

•Fresh fruit trays

•Fresh veggie trays

•Bowl of slaw

•Tossed salad

•Home made potato salad using lighter mayonnaise and veggies

3. Heart-healthy protein options:

•Grilled chicken

•Grilled seafood

•Extra lean burgers

•Grilled veggies

•Veggie burgers

4. Low-sugar sips:

•Iced tea

•Fruit infused water

•Cold brew coffee

•Aqua Fresca

5. Light desserts:

•Fruit skewers

•Fruit with yogurt dip

•Yogurt

•Pudding

•Angel food cake with berries

6. Make it safe, too:
Use an insulated bag or cooler to keep perishables safe, and throw in a cold pack to protect your healthy creations.

7. Bring some active activities

Include fun activity items like balls, scooters, skates, kites, and other things that require running, walking, and playing.

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Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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