Hi Bumper,
Thanks for chiming in! I'm curious, is there a real difference in truck breaking and house breaking a dog? What does it take if there are real differences?
Also, the thread is for more than just pets, other helpful tid bits anyone?
On healthy/tasteful eating, I did some research online today and came across these thoughts:
Sandwhiches - Start with whole grain wheat bread, go easy on the meat, stack it with your favorite veggies, cut out the dressings and eat it dry (they're loaded with fat and calories), if you must have cheese, go easy on it, or better yet, give soy cheese a try. Don't say eww until you actually try it guys! Just make sure you have a big drink close at hand. Water, juice, and low fat milks are good choices.
Conscious Choice said - "Dried Fruits Figs, prunes, and dates are high in fiber and a good way to keep the digestion process rolling. Dried fruits like papaya, mango, apricot, and cranberries can also do the trick. Banana chips have almost a potato chip-like taste and crunch, and a few organic potato chips won?t hurt, though they?re loaded with fat.
Fruits Unpeeled fruits like oranges, bananas, kiwi, and grapes make great snacks; just make sure you wash the fruit before you leave home. Slicing up an orange and putting the segments in a Ziploc-style bag makes it easy to eat while driving ? but remember, only slice your fruit if you plan to eat it within a few hours.
Vegetable Dips and Toppings Vegetable pat?, sun-dried tomato paste, pesto paste, and artichoke spreads can dress up the bread and crackers you bring along. And the high oil content keeps these products safe.
Bean Dips Nowadays, hummus has become almost a generic term for kind of creamy bean dip, and the original recipe has been enhanced with a range of flavors as diverse as those you?d find in cream cheese spreads. Hummus spreads come in garlic and chive, tomato and basil, roasted red pepper, and lemon.You can find them in a refrigerated section of the supermarket, and you should keep them chilled.
But you can find canned bean dips, too, in the bean segment of the chips and salsa zone of any grocery store. Whether pinto or black bean, these dips can serve as a dip, a side dish, or a sandwich filling. Most bean dips are loaded with iron, fiber and protein, and some are fat-free, as well."
The Diet Channel Said - "Suggestions For Crunchy-Chewy Snacks
For a salty snack, bring baked tortilla chips, pretzels or whole-grain crackers. If you?re watching your weight, try the new smaller snack packs which come in 100-calorie portions. For a chewier snack, bring some low-fat string cheese and dried fruit, such as raisins, apricots, and cranberries. During the summer months, take advantage of the increased variety of fresh produce available and their reduced prices. Vegetables that travel well include green pepper strips, carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber sticks, or broccoli or cauliflower flowerets.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Fruits that travel well include apples, bananas, or? anges, grapes, peaches, plums, pears, and nectarines. In addition, many pre-packaged foods are available in single-serving cups for easy eating, including non-fat and low-fat yogurt, pudding, gelatin, and applesauce. Also, if you enjoy baking, pack some nutritious, homemade muffins or cookie bars."
You might consider checking these sites out if the above info. was of interest:
http://www.angelfire.com/il2/figskat...avelmeals.html
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a
http://www.wacotrib.com/featr/conten...ldlydiets.html
Some of these aren't feasible onboard the rig, but some are. Most are if you're willing to get an inverter... I only speak for myself, but I could stand to lose a few pounds, and I'd rather live longer, and healthier. Besides, being smaller means spending less on all kinds of stuff provided you aren't trying to be Barbie. Now if only there was a magical solution to make the dogs stop howling over the CB at everything with a pair upstairs. :P
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