Meals on Wheels: Truckers Best Breakfast
I think you and I both know that stopping at a truck stop on any given day, you won’t always find the best breakfast. You might not ever find the best breakfast.
This is a struggle many truckers feel on a daily basis. Yet most are almost forced to choose what their overnight accommodations have to offer. And we aren’t talking the Super 8.
High sugar, high fat, high carb options fill the aisles and hot cases, alongside the attached quick grab-and-go restaurant. Although these options are a quick grab, the quick surprise is the pounds, blood sugar levels and crashes that go with these unhealthy food options.
Now don’t get me wrong, a sweet treat once in a while won’t kill anyone. But when this is your wake-up-and-go breakfast every single morning, you may find yourself in a situation that far surpasses an I-80 traffic jam.
So what’s a mother truckin’ roadmaster to do for breakfast?
Well on my latest show: A Daily Dose of Hope on Chrome and Steel Radio, I had Naturopathic Doctor Jeff Essen of Whole Life Clinic on. We discussed diabetes, the struggle of eating healthy while on the road, and what drivers could do to make a shift in the right direction. It all starts with breakfast.
His suggestion was simple, yet powerful – change what you eat for breakfast.
And what should you, the driver eat for breakfast?
The Italian Flag
I had never heard this methodology in all my years learning about the body, wellness, and my own food journey. Eating the Italian Flag for breakfast was a new approach to breakfast on the go.
He laid it out simply: Breakfast can be simple and easy, and yes, even done up while on the road in an eighteen-wheeler.
Italian Flag Truckers’ Breakfast Shake:
- WHITE – Pea Protein (1 scoop)
- GREEN – Powdered Greens (1 scoop)
- RED – Powdered Reds (1 scoop)
- Mix with Water
- Optional – Ice
The key is to not overthink what you should eat. And if you can simplify things, what’s not to love?
But WHY eat the Italian flag?
Well, as Dr. Essen put it, giving your body a great kick start to the day is essential. Get a good source of protein (he suggests pea protein, but if you decided otherwise, know its source). Many people simply do not get enough greens in their diet, which aid in digestion and boost energy levels. The reds serve as a boost for your antioxidant levels. Unless you have superpowers to fight disease and boost your immune system, reds are essential.
I know changing your breakfast might feel overwhelming. Before you make any change it can be helpful to know where you are starting from. Keeping a food journal can be helpful to figure all of that out. Check out 5 Reasons Truckers Need to Keep a Food and Fitness Journal to help.
And when you are ready to make a change, the only thing you have to lose is the weight, stress, and disease your body is currently feeling. Plus, with a simple shaker bottle, you can travel with everything you need for a great meal on the go.
Here’s to a great breakfast on the go.
I actively use The Italian Flag Shaker Smoothie even though I am not a trucker=). There are already very good health results, equalized some indicators, improved well-being. So can say that not a Meal for Wheel, it’s for everyone!
I actively use The Italian Flag Shaker Smoothie even though I am not a trucker=). There are already very good health results, equalized some indicators, improved well-being. So can say that not a Meal for Wheel, it’s for everyone!
The trucker profession, as for me, associated with the romance of the road, undoubted love of driving, opportunity to see gorgeous sunrises, and sunsets. BUT, here you need to think about yourself! Some exercise is important here, and the right food! I’ve heard about the “Italian flag’ for the first time. I think that for all drivers, not only for the trucker driver, it is necessary to get the right amount of elements useful to the body. Definitely like the topic of the article and thoughts in it! Read to everyone!
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