Eating drinking insights for drivers is better Performance Guide

This brochure provides eating and drinking insights to help drivers remain focus whilst driving. Food and water are crucial to remaining focused.

Remember: A driving job demands hours of full-on concentration, and as you know, that can be pretty draining. Fuel up with a good meal before work. Eat small amounts often to stay fuelled but not overloaded.

Before your trip

• Fuel up with a good meal before work. Have wholegrain breads or cereals, and some protein like milk, yoghurt, cheese, eggs, or baked beans for lasting energy.
• Pack some vege or cheese sticks, fruit, a sandwich, or unsalted nuts for snacks. They’ll help keep you alert, and stop you getting so hungry.

On the road

• Take a water bottle and drink about 2 litres a day. Dehydration affects concentration.
• Tea, coffee, milk, and juice count towards the 2 litres but aren’t as good as water. Coffee only gives you a shortterm kick.
  When you stop for food
• Fill half your plate with greens, and a quarter each of meat/fish/beans and rice/pasta/potatoes.
• Order food with a tomato-based sauce rather than creamy sauce or gravy.
• Eat slowly: it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to realise you’re full.

Off the road

• Be more active. It increases your energy and concentration, and keeps you healthy.