this isn't exactly the healthiest but for a quick snack when I crave
something crunchy I go for pork rinds, Crunchy with no carbs (nothing
really) but it feels that need I get for crunchy!
Denyse
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 1:44 PM, McNulty <itspres@verizon.net> wrote:
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> Gary, these are good ideas "IF" the driver could just pull over somewhere
> and sit back and eat. But that does not happen. They do not have the luxury
> of time. They are usually on VERY tight time schedules so they are eating
> while driving. That makes thermos meal impossible. This is the biggest
> issue for truckers. When they do get a break it is time to sleep for 8
> hours then back to the road again. The life of a trucker is NOT what people
> think it is. It is a very hard and demanding life.
> Mary
>
> On 11/12/2011 11:16 AM, Pat wrote:
> >
> > Hello-
> >
> > I drive a truck about 9-10 hours a day, and I am Type II diabetic.
> > Does anyone have ideas for something quick and easy to prepare, and
> portable, i.e. lunchbox-type sandwiches, wraps, etc. that I can consume
> while driving, or making a quick stop? Wheat-bread peanut butter and
> sugar-free jelly sandwiches are getting old...
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Pat Curtis
> > Parker, CO
> >
>
> >I think a major part of the secret to healthy eating on the road is
> >having good thermoses and food containers. There's just no reason to
> >limit yourself to "lunchbox-type sandwiches." Plan your home meals so
> >that you can have just enough leftovers to put some aside for your trips.
>
> >If you have a really good set of thermoses, you're only limit is your
> >imagination! ;-)
>
> >Also a good cooler is important not only for beverages, but for fresh
> >fruits and vegetables.
>
> >Gary
