This Potato and Ham soup is a great, fast recipe that truckers can put together at home and take on the road with them. Quickly heat it up in your microwave for a fast lunch or dinner. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 1/3 cup diced celery 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 [...]
While the flu can seem similar to a common cold, the symptoms are usually more severe. Fever, body aches, extreme tiredness and a dry cough are more common with the flu than with a common cold. Also, the flu is more likely to lead to serious problems like pneumonia, bacterial infections and hospitalization. Getting the [...]
We all know that a trucker driver’s life is hectic and that there can be many disturbances to your sleep pattern and the quality of sleep you get in a night. Try some of these easy remedies to help you get the sleep you need. Avoid the things that keep you awake Drinking items high [...]
Meatloaf is a quick easy lunch or dinner for busy truck drivers. You can either make this ahead of time at home to freeze and take with you, or cook it on the road in a lunch box stove. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers 3/4 cup shredded [...]
A first aid kit is one of those seldom used and often forgotten about, yet important things we should all have on hand. Truck drivers should have a first aid kit in the truck with them for those unexpected small injuries that can occur while they are over the road. By being prepared you won't [...]
If you're looking for a healthy alternative to truck stop food try out this Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken recipe. It's easy to make ahead of time so that you can enjoy a quick, healthy dinner on the road. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetable on the side. INGREDIENTS 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves [...]
The causes of type 2 diabetes are complex and its development cannot be explained by any single risk factor. Advancing age, obesity, physical inactivity, certain ethnicities, and a family history of diabetes (or gestational diabetes in women) are all important risk factors. Diabetes has been called the silent killer. It can and does destroy the [...]
Pancakes are one of those family favourite breakfasts that we'll even make for lunch or dinner when the mood strikes. For truck drivers, pancakes can be a quick, hot meal when you just don't have the time to stop for a meal. Pancake mix is also a great, non perishable food item that you can [...]
There is no denying that the lifestyle of a truck driver can be difficult. Many new driver's don't even realize that finding your next meal can be a chore at times. There are many appliances and accessories available on the market today that can help truck drivers maintain a healthy diet and prevent drivers from [...]
Truck drivers can eat a healthy, well balanced diet while they are over the road, it just takes a little planning. Fruit salad is an awesome little side dish that can be added to any meal. It's perfect with breakfast and can be added to oatmeal or yoghurt or just eaten on the side with [...]