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Hit The Road: Your Ultimate Guide to Eating Out
Eating out is one thing all aviators cannot control. Broken trips, changes in schedules, and late nights call for restaurant and fast food meals.
There are ways to eat more healthfully when you have no other choice. In this guide I break down how to decipher the menu, foods to enjoy in moderation (without wrecking your health) and cuisine-specific charts that will help you order more wisely.
There are ways to eat more healthfully when you have no other choice. In this guide I break down how to decipher the menu, foods to enjoy in moderation (without wrecking your health) and cuisine-specific charts that will help you order more wisely.
Your Ultimate Guide to Aviation Heart Health
Heart health is directly linked to your career as an airline transport pilot and air traffic controller. Your FAA Medical exam certifies that your blood pressure is lower than 155/95, and one way to maintain good blood pressure is by knowing your cholesterol numbers.
In this guide, I’ll help you understand what contributes to high cholesterol and I’ll help you decipher how to improve your nutritional intake to improve those numbers. Afterall, cholesterol is a direct link to blood pressure!
In this guide, I’ll help you understand what contributes to high cholesterol and I’ll help you decipher how to improve your nutritional intake to improve those numbers. Afterall, cholesterol is a direct link to blood pressure!
Aviator’s Hydration Optimization Workbook
Hydration is the most important factor in maintaining a properly operating body. Dehydration can affect blood pressure, blood sugar, digestion, cognitive performance and more! Use this guide to determine your own hydration needs! I also provide information on electrolytes and why they are so important.
FAA Medical Exam Checklist
The #1 question I get on a daily basis is: “My medical is this week, what can I do to ensure I pass?” Well…first, I would love it if you would make your health a bigger priority. Download this checklist, laminate it and keep it handy. Refer to it on a day-to-day basis to stay on track with your health and career.
FAA Medical Focused Meal Plan
Knowing how to eat is often a puzzle for most aviators. Therefore, I developed a simple three day guide for you. Download this meal plan, which includes recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Even if you don’t like to cook, you’ll find it is a great example of how to model good health. And if you like what you see here? Head over to my recipe page on my website to find even more great ideas to fuel your body.
“Just like you can’t put low-grade fuel in your aircraft, you need to fuel your body for optimal performance. It’s tricky, but you can do it on the road — which pays off bigtime for your health and career.”
