There is not a driver out there who plans to be involved in an accident; however, there are a number of choices we all make in a day that can work against us.
In 2013, nearly 12,000 incidents occurred in BC involving vehicles weighing 10,900 kg or more. Those incidents resulted in over 3,000 injuries (Quick Statistics provided by ICBC).
Having a poor diet can slow us down and not enable us to respond appropriately if/when needed. In order for a driver to perform well on the road, they need to eat right.
An effective method of eating better is by developing a meal plan. This can be a challenge for anyone new to meal planning. A great tool is the My Menu Planner, which helps anyone develop a personalized menu plan.
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The first step in developing a menu plan, whether you use the My Menu Planner or develop your own, is to determine your goal for eating healthier. It could be to lose weight, lower cholesterol, improve energy levels, etc.
Sticking to a goal is challenging but it is a very effective way of determining if you are making any progress. The most challenging part is staying disciplined, but this will get easier once it becomes a habit.
One of the early tricks to eating healthier is determining the appropriate portions for each meal. A useful tool is the Eat Well Plate provided by the Canada Food Guide. Based on the guide, half the plate should be vegetables and fruit and a quarter should be grain products and meat or alternatives.
One of the great things of building a healthy diet is that we can constantly make improvements. Regardless of where anyone is, if they’re starting out or looking to build on what they already have, they can find ways to reach their goals by staying committed.
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