Soak in summertime with these healthy picnic recipes. From jar meals to crunchy snacks, here are five tasty reasons to dine outdoors.

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Want to make sure your gas tank doesn’t hit red when working out? Push harder and avoid hitting the wall with these recipes for energizing portable snacks.

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Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).

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Pack up your panniers with these portable lunch recipes, perfect for much-needed energy to keep you in peak condition while you ride.

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Does life always throw challenges your way—say, a restaurant menu sure to cause you indigestion? Prepare with natural remedies you can carry in your purse.

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