Every day, driving not only subjects you to the toxins from long-term inhalation of exhaust fumes but also the unpleasant odors from the stale air inside the car. Experts remind that for drivers, eating an orange daily can not only purify the air in the cabin but also help expel toxins from the body. For healthy people, eating an orange or drinking orange juice after a meal can also help relieve greasiness, aid digestion, quench thirst, and sober up. Oranges are also rich in vitamins C and P, which can boost the body's resistance, increase the elasticity of capillaries, and lower blood cholesterol, making them very suitable for people with hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, and arteriosclerosis.
1. Reduce fat intake. Driving consumes less physical energy, and many people lack exercise, leading to being overweight. Therefore, drivers should try to reduce their fat intake and avoid overeating. This can prevent dizziness and drowsiness. After a heavy meal, more blood is distributed to the digestive system, affecting the blood supply to the heart and brain, often causing mild ischemia and hypoxia. This can make drivers feel unclear-headed, leading to accidents. 2. Drink plain water whenever possible. Many drivers like to drink strong tea or coffee to stay alert. However, frequent consumption of strong tea or coffee can lead to tolerance over time. This tolerance inevitably leads to increased consumption, which in turn can damage body fluids due to excessive diuresis. Therefore, drivers should drink plain water—either cool or warm, depending on the weather and their physical condition. The best way to stay alert is to force yourself to rest, even for a short while; you will naturally feel refreshed afterward. 3. Eat more grains and fruits and vegetables. Drivers need to concentrate and keep their eyes wide open to observe the road ahead, which is strenuous on the eyes. This is especially true for night driving, which can overstrain the eyes and deplete liver blood. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver opens to the eyes; the eyes depend on blood for vision, and prolonged use can deplete liver blood. Therefore, drivers should consume more foods that nourish the liver and blood, such as grains like glutinous rice, black rice, sorghum, millet, and oats, and fruits and vegetables like sword beans, pumpkin, lentils, red dates, longans, walnuts, and chestnuts, to achieve the goal of improving vision and nourishing the liver. 4. Reduce nighttime activities and late-night snacks. Car owners should try to minimize nighttime activities and late-night snacks. The natural biological rhythm of rising at sunrise and resting at sunset has been formed throughout human history. Disrupting this rhythm can cause many physical discomforts. An irregular biological rhythm and insufficient sleep can affect the safety of driving the next day. For those who drive every day, it is advisable to start paying attention to dietary conditioning, health preservation, and avoiding the health risks associated with long-term driving.