There is a huge population of men and women who keep this country Rollin' by working night and day to deliver freight from coast to coast. The thing is, there are very few choices for food when they are on the road, and even less opportunity to exercise. Today I'd like to look at some options for healthier eating and exercise for our over the road drivers.
I'd like to start off with three words:
Subway, Subway, Subway.
There are a ton of truck stops nationwide that have Subway restaurant's in them. Pilot Truck stops list the largest number from coast to coast, and I have found that they tend to be the best on the road. Subway offers a ton of healthy options for about the same price of a burger combo meal at the other places. Plus, if you get the footlong, you can save half for a meal later. For a list of Subway's healthy subs, click here.
Some other good tips:
Carry seasoning with you. Mrs. Dash seasonings offer many salt free options that taste great. Then, when you eat on the road, use that instead of salt. Cutting down on salt is a great way to start eating better.
Eat-in when you can. Many truck stops offer a diner or sit down restaurant, and many of them have healthier choices on their menu. Dine in places also tend not to pre-salt their food as much as fast food places, so this gives you the opportunity to use the seasonings that you carry with you.
Snack healthier. There are a lot of times when yuu don't get the chance to stop, and you need something to sustain you. Nuts, especially almonds, are very good for this. If you get mixed nuts, try to get less than 50% peanuts. Also, carrot sticks, celery, and even eggs are available at many truck stops in snack packs. Beans and nuts will fill you up more, but the veggies are great for in-between too.
The biggest thing is just to take the time to make some healthier choices. There aren't as many options for truckers, but there are options. Remember, every little bit adds up, and soon you'll notice a big difference in your energy, mood, and overall health!
Take some time to check out this site too. The healthy truckers club has some great discussion and ideas for truckers.
