High Blood Pressure – An Epidemic – What Can You Do?
Chronic high blood pressure can cause a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and more. According to the American Heart Association, 80 million Americans have high blood pressure, 1 out of every 3 adults over the age of 20 have high blood pressure, and 20% do not know they have high blood pressure. What can you […]
Cooking With a Crock Pot
A great way to eat healthy AND save money as a truck driver is to make your meals in a crock pot. It takes very little prep, and your meal will cook as you drive. You can place the pot on the floor and put straps over the lid to secure it in place. You […]
Herbs for Health and Healing
When we think of herbs we think about them in terms of cooking, as we do with rosemary, basil, oregano, peppermint, and sage. Perhaps lavender, thyme, and tarragon also come to mind. But herbs are grown for their medicinal properties as well. Many times herbs can be used in place of synthetic medications but are […]
Don’t Be Puzzled by Meal Planning
Planning a meal can make anyone’s head spin when they are trying to balance many nutrients at one time. Doing it on the run and with limited space can make it even more of a challenge. With a few simple guidelines, anyone can plan a healthy meal in minutes. Since vegetables are an important part […]
10 Grab-and-Go Foods to Crank Up Your Vitamin C Intake
It’s that time of year again when the season begins to change and your immune systems could use a charge. Due to the busy on-the-go lifestyle of the professional CDL driver, it is import to fuel your body with foods rich in vitamin C to boost your immune system. We all know that oranges are […]
BMI, BMR, RMR…What does it all mean?!
As a CDL Wellness coach I have found that many drivers are curious about their body mass index, basal metabolic rate, and resting metabolic rate, also known as BMI, BMR or RMR. You may have seen some of these acronyms on your DOT physical form or another type of health form and wondered what they […]
Legumes for Life!
Legumes (beans) are one of nature’s finest foods, and they are a smart addition to any driver’s diet! There are many varieties of beans: black, white, navy, pinto, soy, garbanzo, Lima, and lentils, just to name a few. They’re low in calories, but chock full of lean protein, high-quality carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and […]
Take Care of Your Immune System
The immune system is one of the most complex systems in the body. It is critically important to take care of it so it can continue doing what it is meant to do – protecting our bodies from germs and viruses, recognizing and getting rid of things that may cause us harm, and fight against […]
Hungry or Thirsty?
As professional CDL drivers you are required to know your vehicle. You conduct a pre- and post-trip inspection of your vehicle. The human body is often compared to a motorized vehicle because the functionality of the two are very similar in many ways. When your vehicle is fueled with the appropriate gas and oil fluids, […]
Nudge Yourself to Become a New Person in 365 Days
365 days is all it takes to be a new person. Don’t hold me to the math, but I was recently part of a group that believes a 1% improvement every day throughout an entire year results in quite a bit of change in a person. This certainly is true of health and wellness. Much […]