With the return of sunny days and the déconfinement, we only have one idea in mind: have a picnic! In the park or in the middle of the forest, with friends or family… a picnic is a friendly get-together that heralds the heat of summer.
We know the “traditional” picnic recipes: rice salad, hard-boiled eggs, ham-butter or tuna-mayonnaise sandwiches… To give a little “twist” to these classics (which can quickly get boring… ), you can adopt some star dietetic foods: quinoa, red lentils, oat bran, pasta and brown rice, not to mention hyper-trendy raw vegetables, to pair with sauces and slimming dressings !
In video: the recipe for the vegetarian Quiche Lorraine
The other great picnic classics
We have revisited the great picnic classics for you to offer light, vegan, lactose-free or nutrient-enriched versions.
- 1 tabbouleh, 4 healthy versions
- 1 clafoutis, 4 healthy versions
- 1 savory cake, 4 healthy versions
- 1 pasta gratin, 4 healthy versions
Nutrition: what are the pitfalls of the picnic?
Without necessarily pursuing a slimming goal, it is recommended to be wary of “picnic traps”: hyper-fatty, hyper-sweet or hyper-salty foods that tip the needle of the scales on the wrong side, but can also aggravate or cause health concerns – water retention, hyperglycemia, digestive disorders, hypercholesterolemia…
Among the food traps to avoid (or to consume in an exceptional way), we can mention:
- The delicatessen. It is rich in (bad) fats and salt: thus, 6 slices of sausage provide 5 g of salt on average. Avoid when you tend to have heavy legs and/or when you suffer from high blood pressure…
- The alcohol. Beer, cider, wine, champagne… We know that alcoholic beverages should be consumed in moderation. Indeed: in addition to their significant caloric intake, they reduce sensitivity to insulin (the substance that regulates blood sugar in the body) and promote excess cholesterol in the blood. And for pregnant women, alcohol is forbidden!
- The chips. At the same time too greasy, too salty and too caloric, crisps considerably increase the risk of cardiovascular disease when consumed regularly. We will opt instead for homemade crisps… or for fruit crisps, which are much healthier.
To read : 500 diabetes recipes, Dr. Pierre Nys, ed. Leduc.S
Read also :
- Light and easy cake recipes
- The recipe for making your homemade tapenade
- 10 recipes with a tray of fresh cheese
