5 Healthy Snacks for Truck Drivers Out on the Road
As a truck driver, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging, given the long hours on the road and limited food choices....
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Kimberly Crites
- Nov 15
- 2 min
The Great American Smokeout: Drive Towards a Healthier You as a Truck Driver
Truck drivers, occupations expose them to numerous health risks. Quitting smoking bring about unprecedented positive changes to your health.
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Kimberly Crites
- Aug 8
- 6 min
5 ways for a truck driver to lower blood pressure
Truck drivers have a very hectic lifestyle. They drive long hours under stressful conditions, and this takes it's toll on the truckers blood
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Kimberly Crites
- Aug 1
- 3 min
The Top 5 Exercises for Truck Drivers in 2023: Stay Fit on the Road
Truck driving is a demanding profession that requires long hours of sitting behind the wheel, often leading to a sedentary lifestyle. In...
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Kimberly Crites
- Jun 1
- 2 min
Why preventing heat exhaustion for truck drivers is important?
Being a truck driver is a physically laborious job, and can be especially strenuous when the heat soars. It’s important for truck drivers...
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Kimberly Crites
- May 8
- 2 min
How Truck Driver Vision Is Critical For Safe Driving
May is Healthy Vision Month. The safe operation of a semi-truck requires that the driver maintain a clear field of vision. This is...
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Kimberly Crites
- Apr 18
- 2 min
From Behind the Wheel to Under the Sun: The Importance of Sun Protection for Truckers
As truck drivers, we spend hours on the road, exposed to the sun's harmful UV rays. Prolonged sun exposure can cause a range of health...
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Kimberly Crites
- Apr 12
- 2 min
7 hints on how to keep from zoning out on the road?
Truck drivers can take various measures to keep from zoning out on the road. One way to prevent zoning out is by taking new routes to keep i
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Kimberly Crites
- Mar 28
- 3 min
IS TRUCKING A LONELY JOB? AND DOES THAT MATTER?
The unhappiest jobs are also some of the loneliest, according to an 85-year study from Harvard researchers.
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Dietitian's Choice: Mediterranean Baked Chicken
. This Mediterranean Baked Chicken is the perfect culmination of ingredients that cultivate good health and deliciousness. Obviously, it con
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Kimberly Crites
- Mar 20
- 4 min
Behind the Wheel, Rest is Key: How Christenson Prioritizes Driver Safety through Adequate Sleep
we understand that quality rest is a vital aspect of driver safety, and we're here to discuss the benefits of adequate sleep for our team.
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Mar 14
- 2 min
It's National Nutrition Month: Here are 7 Tips on How to Eat to Fuel for the Future
This year's theme for National Nutrition Month is "Fuel for the Future” and focuses on eating with sustainability in mind as a tasty way to
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Apple Watches, Fitbits, and Oura Rings, Oh My! A Comparison of Wearable Fitness Technology
In the spirit of American Heart Month, we thought it relevant to explore wearable fitness technology, which includes a variety of devices...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Feb 13
- 2 min
It's American Heart Month. Are you at risk for heart disease?
February is well known for Valentine’s Day, but it’s “heart month” in more ways than one. Every February, The American Heart Association...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Dietitian's Choice: Curried Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Kale
Looking for the perfect recipe to help you meet your New Year’s goals AND keep you warm this winter? Look no further! This recipe for...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Jan 18
- 2 min
It's a new year, and these bad habits are so last year. Here's what to leave behind in 2023.
It’s a new year, indeed, and you might be tired of reading and hearing about resolutions, goals, and new things to do. In past years,...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
Beyond Dehydration: Why Electrolytes are Important & How to Make Sure You're Getting Enough of Them
Beyond Dehydration: Why Electrolytes are Important & How to Make Sure You're Getting Enough of Them
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Jul 25, 2022
- 2 min
Dietitian's Choice: Pineapple Black Bean Salsa
Fruit is naturally sweet and contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, and beans are a great source of fiber, which makes them an...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
Dietitian's Choice: Chili Lime Baked (or Grilled!) Cod
Fish that are native to cold water are touted for their health benefits, specifically their omega-3 fatty acid content. When we think of...
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Kristen Nickels, MS, RDN, LD
- May 24, 2022
- 2 min
5 Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Allergies.
Sneezing, itching, and wheezing, oh my! 5 Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Allergies.
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