Our resident health consultant, Kristen Nickels, talks hearty squash beyond aesthetics with a quick rundown of popular types, sharing prep best practices and a little on their many health benefits.
Guide to Winter Squash
Category: health & wellness
Countertop Cooking Appliances: Which is Best for You?
Our resident health consultant, Kristen Nickels, gives us the run down on the best countertop cooking appliances for truck drivers. Of course, you can use these at home too!
Tips for Boosting the Immune System
We’ve heard a lot about immunocompromised people lately so our health consultant Kristen Nickels is giving us tips to boost our immune system in these trying times.
Yoga for Truck Drivers
Before we get going or before you exit the page, please know that yoga is for every body. Truly. There are a LOT of misconceptions about yoga, so here are a few things you should know that are not required to begin a yoga practice:
Recipe Roundup: Instant Pot®
Welcome to our first recipe roundup of 2020! Today’s feature: the Instant Pot®. By now, it’s likely that you’ve heard of the Instant Pot®. The Kitchn describes the Instant Pot® as “a multi-cooker that does the job of a slow cooker, electric pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, sauté/browning pan, and warming pot. It’s a single appliance that does the job of seven…
Best of the Blog
As we wrap up two years(!) of the Health & Wellness blog here at Christenson Transportation, I wanted to round up some of the most popular, well-received, relatable pieces of information to share in one spot. Every week when I meet with new drivers in orientation, I let them know that if there’s one thing…
Tips for Taking Health into the Fall and Winter
As we move through Fall and into Winter, temperatures are dropping, daylight is decreasing, and the holiday season is approaching. Many people find themselves lethargic during this time of year, as well as frustrated that their previous routines–ones that may have included more outdoor activity and more fresh fruits and vegetables–seem to be falling by…
Changing Health Habits for the Better
In our recent Ask the Wellness Coach post, we addressed the question, “How can I break bad eating habits?” We discussed the importance of small changes and self-compassion, and today we’re talking more about what’s helpful–and what’s not–when it comes to behavior change. This post was written by Hannah Yates, a dietetic intern at Missouri…
Ask the Wellness Coach
Several times a year, we host a Lunch & Learn at the Strafford office, where I (Kristen) give a 15-minute talk about a nutrition or other health-related topic, then we all have lunch together. In the past, I’ve talked about eating the rainbow, as well as the benefits of eating seasonal produce. We just wrapped…
Summer Recipe Roundup
Last month we discussed five benefits of eating seasonal produce, so now we’re making use of that information by showcasing some recipes that feature the summer season’s freshest fruits and vegetables. We’ve rounded up recipes that will appeal to a wide variety of food and diet preferences, so make sure to check them out below. Whether…