Truck Drivers Health – Controlling Diabetes Organically
organic foods
It’s no secret that the truck driving profession does not allow for the best and healthiest of diets. In fact, studies show that truck drivers are at more risk than the average American for various health issues. From backaches, kidney problems, joint pain, chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, depression, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, the constant pounding of endless miles can definitely take its toll on the American trucker. The pressures placed on truck drivers to get the load picked up and delivered on time . . . often leads to the driver barely having time to run in and grab a quick cheese burger and fries, and head back down the open road. With diabetes being a major concern among thousands of truck drivers, studies have shown that you can actually take control of your diabetes through a healthy diet. Even the world-renowned Mayo Clinic confirms that : “Having a simple, yet healthy diet can lead to controlling ones blood sugar.”
James Reno, founder of Raw Food Repair, states that he is on his way to ridding himself of his diabetes altogether, based on a diet of 80% organic, with the remaining 20% consisting of “normal” food. Through the process of eating more organically, results have shown vast improvement in conditions such as: bone strength, fatigue, lowering cholesterol, weight control and even diabetes. Organic foods must be free of artificial additives and are often processed with fewer artificial methods, materials and conditions. Even those foods that many consider healthy, can actually be very misleading. The Environmental Working Group has identified the most toxic of the conventionally grown foods. From worst to least, in the United States, they are :
- strawberries
- bell peppers
- spinach
- cherries
- peaches
- Mexican grown cantaloupe
- celery
- apples
- apricots
- green beans
- Chilean-grown grapes and cucumbers
The least toxic of the conventionally grown produce in the U.S. are :
- corn
- sweet potatoes
- cauliflower
- brussel sprouts
- grapes
- bananas
- plums
- watermelon
- broccoli
James believes that if everyone fully understood the true nature of vitamins and minerals through organically grown foods, and most importantly, how to incorporate the foods we eat into a combined diet, everyone, including the professional truck driver, would be much healthier and less prone to disease and health issues.
James Reno was the special guest on Blog Talk Radio’s : Self Reliance Radio, hosted by 35 year trucking veteran and expert in organic gardening, Barry Szczucki, on Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 8 PM EST. The live broadcast wasvdescribed as:
“Many people are experiencing massive improvements in their health, energy, and physique by incorporating more raw organic foods into their diet. The human body is wonderfully complex and has the ability to heal itself if given proper nutrition. Join host Barry Szczucki along with very special guest James Reno from www.raw-food-repair.com for an in-depth look at how you can experience a level of health, happiness and vibrancy in your life that is only possible through eating healthy vitamin and mineral laden raw organic foods.”
If you missed the live show, you can catch it here:
** Always check with your family physician, before starting any new diet plan. **
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Recently, I was talking to another driver and the topic of politics came up. I was quite amazed at his knowledge and expertise on this confusing and frustrating topic. During the conversation, he made the comment, “Well, I’m just a dumb truck driver.” We both laughed and I knew that he was just making a general statement and that there was no truth to it, but many times, truckers will make this off-the-cuff comment. The fact is, professional truck drivers are far from being “dumb.”
With our previous Blog Talk Radio show about life outside of trucking being so well received, Barry Szczucki rejoined us for one more go around. Looking at what professional drivers do to pass the time when not on the road, Barry turns to organic gardening and topics focusing on energy. 
No doubt, many truckers are passionate about their trucks. But what do they do when they are not trucking? Hobbies, relaxation or recreation … what do truckers do for other passions?
