{"id":15317,"date":"2016-06-28T21:00:46","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T01:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/3-must-dos-for-a-summer-picnic-filled-with-food-and-fun\/"},"modified":"2017-08-10T12:00:46","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T16:00:46","slug":"3-must-dos-for-a-summer-picnic-filled-with-food-and-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/3-must-dos-for-a-summer-picnic-filled-with-food-and-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Must-Do\u2019s for a Summer Picnic Filled with Food and Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"
While summer is made for family reunions, 4th<\/sup> of July celebrations, camping and cooking outside; it\u2019s not a time we think of getting ill or putting on a few extra pounds.\u00a0 Yet, either of these can happen easily if we aren\u2019t smart about our choices.\u00a0 With summer gatherings filled with food and fun, these three tips will leave you and your guests safe and healthy this summer.<\/div>\n

Pack a Meat Thermometer<\/h2>\n

Chefs are not the only ones that need to be using a meat thermometer! \u00a0Meat thermometers are an inexpensive way to guarantee our meat is cooked to the appropriate temperature to prevent the threat of food-borne illness.\u00a0 While summer celebrations often involve food on the grill, did you know that preventing illness can be as simple as using a meat thermometer?\u00a0 There will be no guessing as to when the meat is ready to be pulled off the grill and no returned burgers because they are pink in the middle.<\/p>\n

Purchase a meat thermometer in the kitchen department at your favorite store and use these minimum temperatures as your guide:<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Beef, Pork, Veal or Lamb Steaks and Chops<\/td>\n145\u00b0F and allow a 3-minute rest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ground Meats (Burgers, etc)<\/td>\n160\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
All Poultry (Breasts, Whole Bird, Legs, Thighs, Wings)<\/td>\n165\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fish and Shellfish<\/td>\n145\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Source: USDA<\/a><\/p>\n

Pack a Portable Sink<\/h2>\n

Another safe step in food handling is handwashing.\u00a0 You can\u2019t see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness.\u00a0 And picnic shelters and parks may have minimal access to sinks for handwashing which is a key step in preventing illness.\u00a0\u00a0 What do you do?\u00a0 Bring your own portable sink.\u00a0 Pack a gallon or two (depending on the amount of people) of water in a clear container and set it out in the sun for a little warming while the gathering is happening.\u00a0 Then, when it\u2019s handwashing time, just pour some of the warm water into a small bucket with some hand or dish soap and clean up hands before preparing and even eating food.\u00a0 Sanitizers and hand wipes can also be helpful here.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget the paper towels.<\/p>\n

Serve a Calorie-Free Beverage<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing like a cold beverage at our summer outdoor celebrations where the weather is warmer making us thirstier, but that beverage doesn\u2019t have to add calories and weight to the waistline.\u00a0 To save a significant amount of calories at your next summer gathering, serve up a summer beverage lightened up with low-calorie sweetener, like aspartame.\u00a0 This smart choice may save up to 100-200 calories per glass, leaving kids and adults feeling refreshed and ready to make this summer a memorable one.<\/p>\n

Try these calorie-free beverages this summer:<\/p>\n

Lemonade with Blackberries<\/a>
\nStrawberry Limeade<\/a>
\nCranberry Spritzer Punch<\/a><\/p>\n

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