We received the following question on our Facebook page, which sparked a pretty good discussion: Is junk food better than no food? Curious situation: no fridge, no microwave. You are on your way to make your first delivery and you … Continue reading
We’ve all done it. As a truck driver there’s nothing more enjoyable than some good old R&R time with your buddy Netflix. All too often, having some “free” time to get caught up on House of Cards also means reaching … Continue reading
Welcome back to Meal Challenge Month here at The Healthy Trucker. Last week we talked all about healthy breakfast food ideas for truck drivers, so the only logical next step is to focus on healthy lunches for this week! We’ll … Continue reading
Next week, we’ll be launching a new challenge here on The Healthy Trucker. Meal Challenge Month will take place throughout February and will focus on healthy eating tips, facts, motivation, and healthy meal ideas.To kick off Meal Challenge Month, all … Continue reading
We received a question the other day on Facebook asking for a sample trucker grocery list, and we thought, “What a great idea!” As you all know too well, truckers have some special circumstances when it comes to buying and … Continue reading
Healthy meals for truck drivers can be done — drivers just have some special circumstances which require special appliances. With no access to traditional cooking appliances like ovens, stoves, or microwaves, truck drivers have to get a bit creative with … Continue reading
After driving OTR for a while, many drivers start to get tired of the fast food meals that plague every truck stop. Not only do they get redundant, but the fat, calories, and cholesterol starts to wear on you.But even … Continue reading
Contrary to popular belief, living on the road as a trucker isn’t always as inexpensive as people assume it is. There are many hidden fees that truckers end up paying on the road, so if it’s possible to save any … Continue reading
Peanut butter banana isn’t just for kids! There’s a reason it’s so popular — because it’s a delicious combination that both kids and adults can enjoy! Check out this simple recipe for peanut butter banana burritos, submitted in our Mobile … Continue reading
Looking for a twist on your traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Check out this healthy trucker recipe we received from Dawn Helsel as part of our Mobile Munchies contest!Ingredients:English muffin or bagelAlmond/peanut butterApple slicesDirections:Instead of a traditional peanut butter … Continue reading
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