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Sang AnHow to make nutritious choices when you’re strapped for time and on the move.
- Make Nutritious Snacking Choices on the GoEat smartly in an airport, at a rest stop, or even from a vending machine.
- Healthy Fast Food and TakeoutYes, you do want fries with that. Here, how to enjoy takeout without going overboard.
- How to Snack SmarterThree squares a day? That’s old thinking. The new way to stay lean, conquer cravings, and get all your daily nutrients is to master the mini meal.
- Plan Your Ideal Walking WorkoutMake every step count, no matter how often you hit the pavement.
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Solutions for Everyday OverindulgencesPicnic Packing Checklist
Who doesn’t love a picnic? But unpacking your basket and realizing you forgot an essential―not so much. Use this checklist to make sure you’ve got it all.
- Casual foods, preferably sandwiches or other things you can eat without utensils. Avoid foods with mayonnaise. Pack everything in lightweight, resealable containers.
Related: 4 Fast, Delicious Picnics
- Ice pack or bags of ice. Food can spoil and harbor bacteria when not stored at the right temperature. Keep everything cold with refreezable ice packs, or fill a couple of resealable bags with ice cubes: They’ll chill food as it’s transported. Add ice cubes to drinks during the picnic. Empty out whatever remains before you go, for a lighter trip home.
- Drinks. Bring an assortment of kid-friendly and adult beverages, such as bottled water and juice.
How To: Pack a Weekend Bag
For weekend trips, packing right means packing light. Here, learn how to pare down to travel essentials―and how a few key, versatile items will give you plenty of on-the-spot choices.
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To keep a breakfast bar intact, stash it in an eyeglass case before throwing it in your handbag.
