- Fresh Fruits & Veggies. It's practically a Southern tradition to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies from a roadside stand on your way to the coast. ...
- Fried Chicken. It tastes as good hot as it does cold, and it doesn't require any utensils. ...
- Boiled Peanuts. ...
- Pimiento Cheese. ...
- Chips... ...
- ... ...
- Watermelon. ...
- Grapes.
Pack using a cooler or an insulated bag with an ice pack. Keeping foods chilled prevents them from going limp or wilting under the hot sun. Frozen juice boxes or water bottles work in lieu of ice packs. An additional benefit of using a cooler: Foods are better protected, and less likely to be squashed.
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Uncooked meats. Grilling is a favorite beach activity for many. But bringing a bunch of raw hamburger meat or chicken that will sit around at various temperatures before it is barbecued is not the best idea. In general, Torres recommends against bringing raw or uncooked meats to the beach ever.
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A high-fiber snack is good for digestion, the heart, and will also help keep you satisfied for a longer time. Good examples include fruit, vegetables, whole-grains or bean dips.
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