Good choice, bad choice: fried chicken sandwiches

January 23, 2012

It’s hard to resist the thought of that fried chicken patty nestled between two warm buns and embellished with a pickle, and the availability of the sandwich at almost every fast food chain makes it even more difficult when living on the road. The staff here ...

Good choice, bad choice: Chipotle

September 14, 2011

Yes, eating at Chipotle is relatively healthy, and the staff here at Truckers News praises the restaurant for using farm-raised and grass-fed beef, chicken and pork. However, choosing the wrong breading at the Mexican grill can be disastrous for weight loss goals. Good choice: crispy taco ...

Good choice, bad choice: orange soda

August 22, 2011

When craving the fizz of an orange soda, skip the sugar-heavy Sunkist and go for a more natural approach: San Pellegrino Aranciata. It’s carbonated water, sugar and orange juice. Good choice: San Pellegrino Aranciata orange soda Bad choice: Sunkist Calories and fat: A bottle of San Pellegrino Aranciata ...

Good choice, Bad choice: potato chips

April 15, 2011

Grocery stores and healthy-choice restaurants may not be an option when hunger strikes on the road. While browsing through the gas station aisle for different snacks, one of the most temping choices is a bag of chips, because they’re crunchy, salty and easy to eat ...

Good choice, Bad choice: Domino’s Pizza

April 12, 2011

Domino’s Pizza is the fail-safe plan for a quick, last-minute family or party-size meal. Even though pizza should be eaten in moderation, it’s hard to control the temptation of choosing among endless combinations of crusts, sauces and toppings. Good choice: Grilled Chicken and Veggies Pizza Bad choice: ...

Good choice, Bad choice: Jimmy John’s sandwiches

February 25, 2011

With the motto “subs so fast you’ll freak,” Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches makes fast, portable and simple combinations of sub sandwiches that are topped with addicting, fresh-baked French bread. The menu is just sandwiches, which makes it easy to choose from but harder to discern ...

Good choice, Bad choice: Bojangles’ chicken

February 18, 2011

Bojangles’ menu is popular for its made-from-scratch biscuits and southern soul food. If you can’t resist the quick comfort of home-style cooking while traveling, choose an option your mother would approve of. Good choice: Grilled Filet Sandwich Bad choice: Cajun Filet Biscuit Calories and Fat: The grilled sandwich ...

Recipe: Roast beef roll-ups

January 14, 2010

This quick, easy recipe is low in calories and fat.
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