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Big Y shows how to add color and nutrition to your spring and summer cookouts on Live. Work. Play.

Summer fruit and veggies will make your picnics shine. Learn more on Live. Work. Play. sponsored by Big Y.

HARTFORD, Conn. — Carrie Taylor, Registered Dietitian, from Big Y is back in the kitchen with Teresa Dufour on this edition of Live. Work. Play. to talk about how to incorporate more fruits and veggies safely into your spring and summer picnics and cookouts.  To learn more about healthy eating and wellness, click here.

And try these recipes to include more fruits and vegetables to meet your food group goals.

Flag Cake Skewers & White Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Three Bean Confetti Salad

Arugula & Green Apple Salad

And remember food safety, keep cold foods cold, and hot foods hot.

When outdoors and temperature is below 90 degrees Fahrenheit, keep food out of proper temperature no longer than 2 hours.

When outdoors and temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit and above, keep food out of proper temperature no longer than 1 hour.

When in doubt, throw leftovers out!  Click here for more safety tips.

This edition of Live. Work. Play. is sponsored by Big Y.

Credit: Big Y

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