Healthy picnic ideas: meals and ready-to-drink beverages for summer

Healthy picnic ideas: meals and ready-to-drink beverages for summer

Eating outside is more than just a simple pleasure, it’s a way to slow down, enjoy natural light, breathe a little deeper and reconnect. With people, with nature, and with yourself. And nothing says summer quite like a good old-fashioned picnic.

The perfect hydration for your sunny meals

What if every picnic this summer became a great excuse to hydrate better?
Ö Hydration’s ready-to-drink beverages are made to go hand in hand with those moments spent outdoors.

They’re:

  • Sugar-free
  • Free from artificial flavors and colors
  • Full of naturally fruity, refreshing taste
  • Enriched with vitamins, antioxidants, and 4 essential electrolytes

Whether you're with friends, family, or just enjoying a solo moment, staying hydrated has never been this easy or this enjoyable. It’s the simple upgrade that turns an ordinary picnic into a true moment of well-being.

Easy ideas to build your picnic basket

No need to spend hours cooking to make it great. Just go with fresh, easy-to-pack foods that hold up well without a fridge and are simple to eat with your hands.

Here are a few tried-and-true combos:

  • Grilled veggie & hummus wraps: rolled in a whole wheat tortilla with roasted peppers, zucchini, grated carrots, arugula and a squeeze of lemon.
  • Herb & quinoa salad: with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mint, parsley and a light lemon-olive oil dressing.
  • Cold chickpea bites: kind of like mini falafels, perfect for dipping in a yogurt-based sauce.
  • Fresh fruit skewers: melon, strawberries, grapes, pineapple - a natural, colorful dessert everyone will love.

Why bring Ö Hydration along?

When you’re eating outdoors, especially under the sun, hydration becomes even more important. But plain water doesn’t always do the trick, especially when it’s hot out.

Ö Hydration’s ready-to-drink cans offer the perfect balance: deep rehydration thanks to essential electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium), with no added sugar or artificial junk.

And with flavors like black cherry, peach-lychee, or watermelon-raspberry, they add a refreshing touch that even picky drinkers or kids will enjoy — especially those who find plain water too… well, plain.

👉 Check out our ready-to-drink hydration selection here.

Pro tip for chilled drinks on the go

Pop your cans in the freezer for one or two hours before heading out, then wrap them in a towel or stash them in an insulated pouch. They’ll stay cold longer, even in the heart of the afternoon.

A summer of pleasure and hydration

Whether it’s in a park, lakeside, or simply on your balcony, a picnic is one of summer’s best excuses to take a break and reconnect. And with a few smart choices, some fresh food, a healthy drink, and a shady spot, it becomes the perfect opportunity to take care of yourself, without overthinking it. So next time you're packing your picnic basket, don’t forget to make room for a can of Ö Hydration. It might just become your favorite summer sidekick.

 

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