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Food on the move

RAC has worked with nutritionist, Sian Porter to produce the following tips to help motorists make the best choices and maintain driving alertness.

  • Make time for small, regular meals. Large, heavy meals can leave you feeling sluggish, sleepy and uncomfortable.

  • With sandwiches opt for bread with seeds or grains. Look for wholegrain, sourdough, rye or granary or a tortilla wrap and choose a lean filling.

  • Have a piece of fruit / fruit salad / low fat yoghurt or choose a currant bun / fruit loaf instead of sweets or confectionary, a Danish or a doughnut.

  • Drink water or low fat milk. A small amount of caffeine can perk you up but don't overdo it as you can feel jittery and lack concentration.

  • Hurried meals, poor posture whilst eating, stress, anxiety and long periods without food followed by a large heavy meal that is rich, fatty, spicy, or acidic can contribute to indigestion and should be avoided.

We'll leave you to decide whether these tips work for you or not. However, please let common sense prevail at all times.

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