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Good choice, bad choice: fried chicken sandwiches

The staff here at Truckers News researched the most popular fast food chicken sandwiches, and these three made the cut for folks keeping track of calories, fat, cholesterol and carbohydrates. Chick-fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich Chick-Fil-A’s pioneer chicken sandwich wins for folks counting fat and carb intake, and it’s the highest in protein. Calories: 430 Fat: […]

January 23, 2012

Heads-up: NY Times on truckers’ health

The U.S. newspaper of record, the New York Times, devoted significant ink to many truck drivers’ moves toward improving their health in their Monday edition. The primary feature, by Abby Ellin and well-illustrated with pictures of many of the drivers she talked to, charts a rise in concern among industry associations, trucking companies, truck stops […]

November 22, 2011

TCA to start health program

The Truckload Carriers Association is taking applications for Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown, a 10-week competition to start Jan. 24, 2012. Carriers who plan to apply must enter six drivers and six office staff members and complete the application by Nov. 30. The contestants will be announced Jan. 1, 2012. TCA has partnered with weight loss […]

November 1, 2011

Fit for the Road

Drivers wanting to implement healthier routines into a busy schedule need patience, perseverance and a little know-how.

November 1, 2011

Good choice, bad choice Halloween Candy

Making healthy Halloween candy choices can be a scary proposition. After all, the miniature-sized, chocolate-covered bites can’t be all bad, can they? The answer depends on how many bite-sized morsels you eat and the surprising number of calories and fat jammed into those little pieces. We are not trying to suck the fun out […]

October 20, 2011

FYI News Briefs

Trucking jobs dip, surface trade rises in June, Shoemaker’s offers electrified parking spots and other industry news items are featured.

October 1, 2011

A joint problem

Osteoarthritis and a sedentary lifestyle can go hand-in-hand About 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. suffers from some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Arthritis affects people of all races and ethnicities, but is more prevalent in women. While there are many causes for […]

September 27, 2011

Good choice, bad choice: frozen meals

You don’t always have to order fast food when you run out of time to cook a meal from scratch. Frozen meals are still an excellent way to get the nutrients your body needs. And because a lot of microwave meals have a reputation for tasting like plastic and freezer burn, Truckers News has picked […]

September 23, 2011

Cooking product: single-serve blender

The Hamilton Beach single-serve blender is convenient because of its compact size and simplicity. It has one speed to blend 1 to 2 servings of your favorite smoothie or health shake. The blender comes with a travel lid, allowing you to drink directly from the blending jar. The blending jar has a 14-oz. capacity and […]

September 15, 2011

Good choice, bad choice: Chipotle

Yes, eating at Chipotle is relatively healthy, and the staff here at Truckers News praises the restaurant for using farm-raised and grass-fed beef, chicken and pork. However, choosing the wrong breading at the Mexican grill can be disastrous for weight loss goals. Good choice: crispy taco shell Add any of the ingredients to the 60-calorie […]

September 14, 2011

Good choice, bad choice: fast-food salads

Fast-food salads Although ordering a salad at a fast-food joint commends healthy eating habits, make sure the greens you’re eating aren’t packed with as many calories and as much fat as a double Quarter Pounder with cheese. Make sure to check for two ingredients that can compromise your salad: chicken and salad dressing. When ordering […]

September 12, 2011

TCA partners with clinic on weight-loss contest

Prizes will be awarded to the fleet and individual achieving the greatest percentages of weight loss.

September 2, 2011

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