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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 National Trucking Week
SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2024
How to eat well on long hauls A s a big rig driver, you’ll be faced with the difficult task of maintaining a healthy re- why we’ve come up with a few tips to help you eat healthy while you’re on the road. Make healthy choices
late — and be sure to eat sweets in moderation. Eat well to drive well Establishing healthy eating hab- its has many advantages. For one, your body is getting all the essen- tial nutrients and fluids it needs to function properly. You’ll also no- tice an increase in awareness and concentration as well as a decrease in impaired judgement. However,
it’s important to maintain a regu- lar eating schedule where you eat every three hours following break- fast. This will keep your appetite in check and stop you from binge eat- ing. Finally, try to squeeze in a few simple exercises throughout your day, either in your cab or at a truck stop. This will make you feel better and give you a lot more energy.
(e.g. whole wheat pasta or brown rice), grilled meats instead of fried, freshly made sandwiches and small vegetable platters. As for drinks, water should be your go-to. Of course, vegetable juice that’s low in sodium can make for a nice treat every now and again. For those of you with a sweet tooth, try choos- ing something that doesn’t contain a lot of sugar — like dark choco-
gime despite being physically in- active for hours at a time. But did you know that by developing good eating habits, you’ll be able to lim- it careless mistakes and reduce the risk of accidents? We know that eat- ing well while on the move can be challenging and repetitive. That’s
A cooler filled with healthy snacks is the perfect way to fill up on essential nutrients. If this isn’t an option, you can always make smarter choices when it comes to eating at rest stops. For example, try choosing foods high in fibre
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