{"id":1853,"date":"2020-09-18T10:59:13","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T10:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lily.com\/?p=1853"},"modified":"2020-09-18T10:59:14","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T10:59:14","slug":"5-tips-for-staying-hydrated-on-the-road-and-why-its-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lily.com\/truck-driver-lifestyle\/5-tips-for-staying-hydrated-on-the-road-and-why-its-important\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Staying Hydrated on the Road (and Why It&#8217;s Important)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you\u2019re sitting in an office all day or working construction, it\u2019s impossible to overemphasize the importance of staying hydrated. However, when you\u2019re a truck driver, it can be tricky to keep yourself hydrated while also staying energized and on schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not impossible and is probably far easier than you think. Truck driver safety and health are essential, so here are some tips for staying hydrated on the road that we hope will help you take care of yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Importance of Staying Hydrated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we get started, let\u2019s talk about&nbsp;<em>why<\/em>&nbsp;it\u2019s so important to stay hydrated, especially when you\u2019re behind the wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0031938415002358\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">According to a study published in 2015<\/a>, driving while dehydrated can lead to a \u201csignificant increase in minor driving errors.\u201d For comparison\u2019s sake, the study goes on to explain how drivers who aren\u2019t properly hydrated are prone to the same kind (and number) of errors as people who are overly fatigued&nbsp;<em>or<\/em>&nbsp;have a blood alcohol content of approximately 0.08%. If you\u2019re looking for a way to promote truck driver health and wellness, then you should start by looking at the following tips for staying hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Get a Reusable Water Bottle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to stay hydrated while driving is to keep water close by. If you have something within reach (snacks, drinks, etc.), then the odds are pretty high that you\u2019ll reach for it. So, instead of cluttering your truck with plastic bottles (and paying for them individually), keep a good-sized water bottle with you. And whenever you empty the bottle, which should be at least a couple of times a day, make sure you fill it back up again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Eat Food that Contains Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t enjoy drinking water, then there are other tips for staying hydrated that you can take advantage of. For example, try eating foods that are rich in water.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/19-hydrating-foods\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">These include fruits and vegetables<\/a>&nbsp;like cucumbers, celery, watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, and the like. These make for great snacks, too, so you can stay hydrated&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;energized at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Rely on Energy Drinks or Caffeine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon to hear that caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, or energy drinks&nbsp;<em>don\u2019t<\/em>&nbsp;contribute to hydration, but that\u2019s not the whole story. While&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/how-much-water-should-you-drink-per-day#section4\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">these beverages can help you stay hydrated<\/a>, to a degree, they can\u2019t replace water entirely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also plenty of ways to spruce up your water with lemons, limes, berries, or even cucumber slices. Carbonated waters are another great solution, so don\u2019t feel confined to plain old water if you don\u2019t want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Make it a Habit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of helpful tips for staying hydrated while driving, but ultimately, they all come down to one thing: making it a habit. When you make hydration a part of your daily routine, you\u2019ll not only be prioritizing\u00a0truck driver health and wellness, but you\u2019ll feel healthier, more energized, and better equipped to tackle whatever comes your way on the open road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lily.com\/hs-fs\/hub\/1878041\/hub_generated\/resized\/1c807eb1-2484-4cc1-95f7-bd9d9dc53414.jpeg\" alt=\"What To Expect inYour First Year of Over the Road Trucking at Lily\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re sitting in an office all day or working construction, it\u2019s impossible to overemphasize the importance of staying hydrated. However, when you\u2019re a truck driver, it can be tricky to keep yourself hydrated while also staying energized and on schedule.&nbsp; But it\u2019s not impossible and is probably far easier than you think. 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