Back to Work, Back to Reality

FIVE TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING AT THE WORKPLACE.

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your day because you will know exactly what you will be eating.

Remember to eat breakfast

Eating a nutrient-dense breakfast will help stabilise your blood glucose level, which is often lower in the morning, after many hours of not eating. A meal in the morning gives you energy to conquer the morning and prevents overeating later. Research also shows that having breakfast can lower the chances of heart disease, diabetes and provides other benefits such as lower cholesterol levels, better memory and concentration.

Pack a lunch bag

You have to sustain your body throughout the day, so you need to ensure that you aren’t missing any meals or snacks. Planning plays a huge role in making sure this happens. Invest in the right containers and cooler bag lunch boxes to prolong the life of your food. Try and include a meal for lunch, one snack for the morning, and another for the afternoon. You are less likely to buy unhealthy food with a fully packed lunchbox.

Carry a water bottle

Throughout the day, our kidneys and liver are working to flush out toxins, but our bodies need sufficient water to do this optimally (through sweat and urine). Without water, we risk dehydration, it is also required for body temperature regulation and to assist with brain function. You may be tempted to reach for an energy drink as you get tired throughout the day, but if you remember to carry a water bottle, you can satisfy your thirst in a healthier way.

Eat from all food groups

Your diet should include food from all the food groups and so should your lunchbox, so include fruits, vegetables, grains or starch, protein, dairy and fat. Everything we put in our bodies is broken down and reas

sembled into our brain cells, bones, muscles, tissues and organs, so we need to ensure that we are nourishing our bodies correctly.

“Adjusting to office life during a pandemic can be challenging as there is so much that people need to keep in mind, but food doesn’t have to be one of them. With a little preparation and implementing small changes, we can help our body function optimally and simultaneously increase productivity, concentration and energy,” concludes Angela.