It's Movember, a yearly tradition that began in Australia with 30 “Mo’s”. Now with over 1 million yearly participants helping raise funds and spread awareness about Men's Health issues. Some of the most easily diagnosed disorders in men are also some of the most ignored health conditions. Nearly 50% of men ages 18 to 50 [...]
Are you tired of truck stop food? Start making great home-cooked meals ahead of time that you can freeze and take along with you in the truck. Bringing along home cooked meals let's you eat a healthier diet and saves you money. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed 1 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It's three o'clock in the afternoon and already you want to crawl into bed, unfortunately your day isn't over yet. Truck drivers aren't the only people who suffer from afternoon burn out and it isn't so much fatigue that is wearing you down, but rather a sign that you need to refuel. While you could [...]