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Published Date: 31 July 2008
A TYPICAL British picnic contains as much fat as a person is recommended to eat over two days, the latest research claims.
An alfresco meal which includes Scotch eggs, pork pies as well as sandwiches, crisps, sausage rolls, a slice of cake and fizzy drinks would take the equivalent of a brisk eight-hour walk to work off, according to a study from vegetarian brand Quorn.

A picnic can contain around 2,600 calories and 176g of fat, the researchers claimed. Government guidelines suggest no more than 70g of fat a day for women and 95g for men is healthy.

The style of the meal – a series of snacks leisurely spread out over a two-hour period or longer – also means it is easier to eat more.

A healthy picnic can include strawberries, humus, chicken and potato salad, the study advised.





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  • Last Updated: 30 July 2008 10:42 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Jardine,

31/07/2008 04:23:16
Great. Now we can't even enjoy a picnic without the health tsars declaring that it's bad for us.
2

Spoot,

Third rock pool on the left 31/07/2008 09:06:19
The writer of this piece of shoddy journalism is welcome to eat humus (the organic constituent of soil) if he or she likes, but personally I prefer to eat hummus, or hoummos in the alternative spelling.
3

Alternative (High-Octane) Fuel Head,

Edinburgh 31/07/2008 11:33:33
And if I have a picnic, I also swallow two day's alcohol.

So what?
4

G,

dundy 31/07/2008 12:42:27
But don't eat Quorn - talk about overprocessed artificial rubbish....BTW humous is full of fat as well.....
5

OldWife,

scotland 31/07/2008 12:48:56
"An alfresco meal which includes Scotch eggs, pork pies as well as sandwiches, crisps, sausage rolls, a slice of cake and fizzy drinks would take the equivalent of a brisk eight-hour walk to work off, according to a study from vegetarian brand Quorn."

So says an organisation with its own agenda, but to be fair to them they are part right. This is a pure carb and trans fat fest. The 'healthy' picnic if not home made, is not much better. Just stick to the meat, mayo, cheese and eggs and ditch the crisps, potatoes, pastry, cake, bread and pop and you might get somewhere near healthier.
6

JT,

31/07/2008 13:22:28
Why dont the health freaks go away and play with the traffic and leave us alone! I have just been on holiday and enjoyed good food, good wine and some naughty foods. I was on my holiday which I have worked long and hard for and if I cant enjoy myself then when can I?
All this from a vegi company whose products suck in taste! Two words and the second one is off!!!
7

TimW1234,

Ottawa, Canada 31/07/2008 13:47:47
2 Spoot

I believe you have been consuming some poorly-prepared humus.

I have Lebanese friends and their humus is as spicy or as herb-laden as you want with the proper preparation.

Humus is low in fat and high in protein and makes an excellent dip for veggies.

I suppose moderation is the answer and try to prepare your own picnic hamper without resorting to take-away treats that can turn any picnic into a cholesterol-laden nightmare.

But then, how many picinics can one family have in the summer when the weather is so damp and cool in many places?
8

Spoot,

Third rock pool on the left 31/07/2008 20:46:56
#9

Well spotted, my ancient British friend.
9

Spoot,

Third rock pool on the left 31/07/2008 20:52:44
#7

Wherever possible I try to avoid stereotyping. However, on this occasion the Canadian stereotype of earnestness coupled with having ever so slightly missed the point seems to have been borne out.

Just for the record, I have had some very fine hoummus in North Africa.
10

TimW1234,

Ottawa, Canada 01/08/2008 10:07:28
11 Spoot

I may have missed the point since we spell it here as "houmus" or "hummus".

And your stereotyping Canadians as having a certain character trait is just as bad as sayaing Scots are drunken curmudgeons and very argumentative and self-opinionated.

Iit was a very minor story and I am happy to hear that you had authentic hoummus in North Africa.

I may have missed YOUR point but don't criticise us all for my very rare oversight.

 

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