In the trucking industry, a healthy heart can be difficult to come by. We all know what to do to keep your hearth healthy; exercise, eat foods such as fish, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables. However, in a truck driving job you are driving all day and away from home for months at a time. With that lifestyle, it’s hard to find ways to exercise and keep a balanced diet.
Well, it may be hard, but it is not impossible. There are little things you can do in your truck to maintain a healthy heart. With small tricks to boost your cardio and help you eat right, you can begin a healthier lifestyle right away.
To boost your cardio you can try doing simple things such as jumping jacks or walking in place. Each of these exercises is small, but if done repeatedly enough will get your heart beating and will get you on your way to better health. If you want to think bigger than jumping jacks or walking in place, you can try finding a track or a trail somewhere where you can go running. Heavier activities will boost your cardio even more, but remember not to push yourself too hard. Know your limits.
Along with exercise, you need the right type of foods and to do this, first you have to know what those foods are. Some samples of healthy foods that are great for your heart are salmon and tuna, flaxseed, almonds, spinach, sweet potatoes, berries, tofu, and much, much more. Now, knowing the proper foods is only the first step. Next, you have to know how to get them while driving your truck.
If you have a small refrigerator in your truck the number of foods you can have is more varied. This is because you can purchase perishable items and store them in your fridge to keep them fresh. Although, if you don’t have one you can still make healthy eating choices, all you need to do is find some foods that don’t need to be refrigerated. You can have things like nuts, oranges, apples and even dark chocolate. Yes, dark chocolate. A truffle a day actually helps lower blood pressure; however it needs to have 70% or higher cocoa content.
A lot of heart healthy foods are perfect for snacking during the day. Carrots especially are great for eating as you go. When you stop to eat one of your main meals just remember you do not have to eat a hamburger. Most fast food places these days have salad choices as well. For your breakfast, order oatmeal instead of pancakes. With the natural grains, oatmeal is filling and a great start for a healthy heart. Also, instead of ordering fries or a loaded baked potato for your side, try the vegetables. They may not always taste as good, but your heart will thank you for it.
Remember that you don’t always have to limit yourself to the truck stop restaurants that seem to serve grease on top of grease. Look for someplace that might be a little healthier. If you have a smart phone you can search the web and find new places and if you don’t have one, ask around. Surly someone will be able to tell you something about the area.
Having a truck driving job doesn’t have to mean you are risking the health of your heart. There is always a way to get your blood pumping and find foods that will make you feel good. It’s always harder to get up and move than it is to sit down and say you will do it tomorrow, but it is worth it.
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