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
