Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle as a Trucker

February is National Heart Month and there is a high number of obese truck drivers out there who have an increased chance of having heart disease. There are quite a few simple ways for truckers to stay healthy while out on the road. Getting the proper amount of rest is good for everyone’s health so park your truck in a quiet and safe place and relax. Sure there are a lot of unhealthy choices of food at the places you stop, but there are a lot of healthy options available as well. Have a sandwich instead of pizza or a low-sugar granola bar instead of a handful of cookies. Also, when you stop, take 10 or 20 minutes and do some exercises. It’s the little things that add up to a healthier lifestyle. Click the link below to read more about this and find new ways to stay healthy while cruising the highways.

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