https://www.truckinginfo.com/325524/commentary-whats-the-best-diet-for-truck-drivers
I found this to be a very informative article that addresses one of my main issues with the keto diet. The author makes some great points, and one of things that I found myself thinking about after reading the article is the following point:
Avoid high-animal-protein, low-carb diets such as the Atkins Diet and Paleo diet. While there is initial rapid weight loss, too much animal protein causes a variety of complications, including inflammation and oxidative stress (even gout), and is connected to higher mortality rates, meaning more illness and death.
I am interested in what other people have to say about the above statement. Thanks for checking out the article
Bradley's Blog:Jason Bradley is a freelance writer, editor, and blogger. Jason blogs about transportation, hobbies, travel, and other random topics.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Sunday, September 8, 2019
The 10 Healthiest and Unhealthiest Canned Seafoods
The 10 Healthiest and Unhealthiest Canned Seafoods: Fish and shellfish are some of the most nutritionally diverse proteins available, but despite America’s increasingly health-conscious culture, their consumption has plateaued, and in the case of canned fish, declined. Compared to fresh fish, canned seafood is much less expensive, has a shelf life of at least a year, is easy to prepare, and has minimal odor.
Cooking on the Truck Recipes
https://cdllife.com/recipes/ Great list of trucker friendly recipes from CDL Life
https://www.cdl.com/blog/how-eat-healthy-road-meals-snacks-truckers great list of healthy eating options
https://drivepfs.com/easy-slow-cooker-recipes-truckers/ -Focuses on slow cooker prepare and take on the road meals
https://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/food-and-recipes.html- good list of ingredients check out this recipe:
Slow Cooked Steak Soup
by Peggy Joyce Gaddis
(Park Forest, IL, USA)
Crock pots are a great time saver, here is a great crock pot soup recipe that can simmer all day and be ready when you get home, and with minimal preparation time you can create a hardy meal.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lb beef flank steak cut into cubes
1 onion, chopped
5 small carrots, sliced thin
4 cups cabbage, shredded
4 red potatoes, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
2 (14.5 oz) cans tomatoes, diced
2 (14.5 oz) cans beef broth
1 (10 3/4 oz) can tomato soup
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Preparation:
Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and allow it to heat to hot but not smoking.
Place the steak cubes and onion into the hot oil.
Brown the steak 8 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle being sure to stir occasionally.
Drain the steak and onions well.
Transfer to the crock pot.
Add the carrots, cabbage, potatoes and celery to the crock pot.
Stir the tomatoes along with juice into the crock pot.
Pour the beef broth and the tomato soup into the crock pot.
Sprinkle in the sugar, Italian seasoning and parsley flakes.
Stir until all the ingredients are combined together well.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 8 to 9 hours making sure the meat and vegetables are tender before serving.
Serving Size: 8
Any steak can work in this wonderful soup. Leftover roast will also work well. Canned or frozen vegetables can be used in place of fresh vegetables if you prefer.
For my recipes sampler visit Cooking Recipes at cooking-easy-recipes-partner.com
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Update from Vicki:
Thanks, Peggy. In following up with you, I have determined that this delicious-sounding Slow Cooked Steak Soup can also be made as follows:
1. Instead of having to use a separate appliance to cook the steak first, the chunks of meat can be placed directly into the slow cooker. The meat will cook with the rest of the steak soup ingredients. Ditto with the onion.
2. Instead of using canned beef broth, a mixture of water and beef bouillon cubes (or granules) can be used. The recipe calls for 2 (14.5 oz) cans beef broth. This is approximately 4 cups of water and 4 beef bouillon cubes. Granules may be substituted on a 1 teaspoon per bouillon cube basis if using Wyler's or Tone's.
Also, drivers, please note that the amount of time that will be needed to cook this slow cooked steak soup will vary according to the heat of your slow cooker or crock pot. If your appliance heats up to a hotter temperature, reduce the cooking time appropriately. Don't forget to brace your crock pot against spills if you cook while you're traveling down the road.
Thanks again. Enjoy!
https://www.cdl.com/blog/how-eat-healthy-road-meals-snacks-truckers great list of healthy eating options
https://drivepfs.com/easy-slow-cooker-recipes-truckers/ -Focuses on slow cooker prepare and take on the road meals
https://www.truck-drivers-money-saving-tips.com/food-and-recipes.html- good list of ingredients check out this recipe:
Slow Cooked Steak Soup
by Peggy Joyce Gaddis
(Park Forest, IL, USA)
Crock pots are a great time saver, here is a great crock pot soup recipe that can simmer all day and be ready when you get home, and with minimal preparation time you can create a hardy meal.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lb beef flank steak cut into cubes
1 onion, chopped
5 small carrots, sliced thin
4 cups cabbage, shredded
4 red potatoes, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
2 (14.5 oz) cans tomatoes, diced
2 (14.5 oz) cans beef broth
1 (10 3/4 oz) can tomato soup
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Preparation:
Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and allow it to heat to hot but not smoking.
Place the steak cubes and onion into the hot oil.
Brown the steak 8 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle being sure to stir occasionally.
Drain the steak and onions well.
Transfer to the crock pot.
Add the carrots, cabbage, potatoes and celery to the crock pot.
Stir the tomatoes along with juice into the crock pot.
Pour the beef broth and the tomato soup into the crock pot.
Sprinkle in the sugar, Italian seasoning and parsley flakes.
Stir until all the ingredients are combined together well.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 8 to 9 hours making sure the meat and vegetables are tender before serving.
Serving Size: 8
Any steak can work in this wonderful soup. Leftover roast will also work well. Canned or frozen vegetables can be used in place of fresh vegetables if you prefer.
For my recipes sampler visit Cooking Recipes at cooking-easy-recipes-partner.com
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Update from Vicki:
Thanks, Peggy. In following up with you, I have determined that this delicious-sounding Slow Cooked Steak Soup can also be made as follows:
1. Instead of having to use a separate appliance to cook the steak first, the chunks of meat can be placed directly into the slow cooker. The meat will cook with the rest of the steak soup ingredients. Ditto with the onion.
2. Instead of using canned beef broth, a mixture of water and beef bouillon cubes (or granules) can be used. The recipe calls for 2 (14.5 oz) cans beef broth. This is approximately 4 cups of water and 4 beef bouillon cubes. Granules may be substituted on a 1 teaspoon per bouillon cube basis if using Wyler's or Tone's.
Also, drivers, please note that the amount of time that will be needed to cook this slow cooked steak soup will vary according to the heat of your slow cooker or crock pot. If your appliance heats up to a hotter temperature, reduce the cooking time appropriately. Don't forget to brace your crock pot against spills if you cook while you're traveling down the road.
Thanks again. Enjoy!
YETI Presents | Hungry Life: Laguna Madre
Cool boat, amazing fishing and a place I would like to visit and fish in the future
YETI Presents | Hungry Life: Yellowstone River
Great video with beautiful scenery in one of my favorite places in the world
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Healthy Trucker Snacks And Five Cans of Sardines Per Day
5 Cans a Day:
https://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/11/why-this-millionaire-investor-eats-five-cans-of-sardines-every-day.html
Healthy Trucker Snacks!
via:https://schneiderjobs.com/blog/driver/healthy-snacks-for-truck-drivers
Healthy Snacks for Truck Drivers
By Sue Wagar Jan 28, 2019
For semi-truck drivers, it may seem almost impossible to maintain a healthy diet and eat nutritional foods while out on the road. However, by following a couple of strategic tips and adding in a little planning, healthy snack ideas for drivers are endless.
Fuel stops and fast food really aren’t the only options!
Strategic tips for healthy eating
Remember that food is fuel. You wouldn’t put bad fuel in your tractor, so don’t put bad fuel in your body.
Carry your own food and cook in your semi-truck. Don’t depend on truck stops.
Think color. Eat a wide range different colored foods.
Always make the ‘best choice’ possible. Sometimes there is no ‘good’ food choice, but there are better choices than others.
Eat 4-6 small meals (or snacks) versus one big meal per day.
Look for foods that have at least three grams of fiber per serving.
Suggested healthy snack ideas for truck drivers
1. Whole fruit
Apples, berries, bananas, oranges or tangerines, cantaloupe, figs, grapes, watermelon and apricots are all good options. Some fruit may require extra storage or preparation, like cutting and storing in smaller units.
Dates and raisins are great died fruit options, but be careful of the calories; limit your quantities.
Figs, prunes and dates have the most fiber content with 12-14 grams per cup.
2. Veggies
Veggie options are endless: carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, snap peas, cherry tomatoes, peppers (yellow, red, green) and even edamame (soy beans). Celery with hummus (pureed chickpeas) makes a great snack.
Prepare your pre-cut veggies at home or in your truck and store in snack size zipper bags.
3. Fish
Tuna, salmon, sardines and mackerel are packaged in individual serving size containers and don’t need to be kept cold. Fish is all protein and high in heart healthy fats.
4. Cheese sticks
Choose light and low sodium cheese sticks like mozzarella-based ones. They are high in protein and calcium, but can also be high in calories.
5. Nuts and seeds
Walnuts, almonds, pistachios, soy nuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, etc. are all good options, but watch the salt. Choose un-salted if possible.
Peanuts are good, too, but contain less protein and more carbohydrates compared to other nuts.
Pair with a cheese stick for a super snack.
6. Energy bars
Choose a brand with whole grains, high protein (10 grams), high fiber (4-5 grams), low sugar (less than 13 grams) and moderate calories (200 or less).
7. Eggs
Hard boiled or egg substitutes are easy to store and easy to prepare. Pre-peel your hardboiled egg to save yourself the mess when eating. Precook real eggs or egg substitute into scrambled egg patties, add some veggies and heat up when you’re ready to eat.
8. Smoothies
Yogurt-based smoothies will need to be kept cold, but they provide a nutritional punch and include calcium and protein. There are many pre-packaged, commercial brands that can be found at grocery stores, or you can make your own with some of your favorite fruits.
9. Jerky
Beef and turkey jerky are easy to eat, contain protein and taste good. Choose low sodium options (less than nine grams per ounce) and avoid ‘sugared’ variations.
10. Soup
Soup is a great way to get nutrition. Heat up your soup, put it into a thermos and it will be ready when you are. Choose low sodium and homemade options. Black bean, split pea, lentil and minestrone soups are packed with nutrients, protein and fiber.
11. Cereal
Munch on high fiber cereals, like Oatmeal Flakes, Oatmeal Squares, Raisin Bran and Shredded Wheat.
12. Trail mix
Stick with types that are low in sodium and low calorie.
13. Popcorn
Low/no butter and no salt microwavable popcorn is the way to go.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
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