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Nutrition: The Missing Piece of the Corporate Wellness Puzzle

Work for most people is stressful and mentally draining – their schedule can be unpredictable, and they are surrounded by people who are inevitably influencing behavior. Most of us are creatures of habit with daily routines centered around work demands. However, these factors actually make the workplace a prime opportunity to improve our intentional eating game.

Start with a glass of water followed by some fruits and coffee. To wade through that sea of traffic keep some healthy snacks like boiled egg or toast ready minimizing the carbs that are present in traditional Indian Breakfasts.

Eating well in the workplace can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being. Nutritious foods can improve concentration and cognitive function, boosting your workplace performance. It is well documented that healthy diet and good nutrition leads to higher creativity and productivity. The World Health Organization (WHO) has found that optimal nourishment can raise national productivity levels by 20%. Healthy people at workplace are happier, calmer, more engaged, sleep better and get sick less often.

There was a time when most people worked the land. Today, more and more of us sit at desks. Sedentary lifestyles are compounded by the labour-saving electronic devices and vehicles in our personal lives. Add to this the expansive range of food options often found in and around offices and that aren’t in keeping with the latest nutritional science study results, and it’s a recipe for poor health.

But poor nutrition doesn’t just impact our health, it can affect our performance at work by negatively impacting concentration and energy levels, and cause irritability, frustration and impatience. We all know we should ‘eat a balanced diet and take regular exercise’, but it’s easier said than done when you have nine-hour days, no time for a lunch break, a two-hour commute and a home life to fit into 16 waking hours.

Improve your mood and productivity at work with these tips, from smart snacks and hydration to forward planning and mindful eating.

1. Educate yourself
The first and most important thing to do is learn about the nutritional value and impact of foods and drinks

2. Building a routine
Part of the reason we fall into bad habits is because we don’t plan and build a healthy routine, or we just let our plan be ‘whatever is easiest’ (and this usually means unhealthy). By building a routine, you’re prepared for meals and choices with healthier options whether that’s a homemade meal or saying no to cake.

3. Don’t skip meals
When you eat and how often you eat are just as important as eating well and getting the right nutrients in your diet. It’s important not to skip meals or leave it too long between eating healthy snacks as your glucose will drop, making it harder to concentrate and you’re more likely to overeat or eat the wrong things at your next meal.

4. Stay hydrated
Dehydration at work can lead to poor productivity, reduced cognitive abilities, slower reaction times and even morale. As such, it is important to stay hydrated but you should try to do so by drinking water and not sugary or caffeinated drinks as they can have adverse side-affects such as dehydration, hyperglycaemia and sleep disruption.

5. Smart lunching
Healthy lunching during a busy day is not only the most important thing to get right but can also be the most challenging.
A high carb meal, such pasta, bread and cereals release glucose quickly which gives you a burst of energy followed by a slump, draining our motivation and attention. Meanwhile, a high-fat meal provide more sustained energy, but require our digestive system to work harder, reducing oxygen levels in the brain and making us groggy.

6. Sensible snacking
While many people try to cut out snacking, grazing on the right things can help maintain energy levels throughout the day. Hunger can be a distraction at work and many of us fall prey to the vending machine with all its salty, sugary, fatty badness. But there are healthy ways to snack that will also boost your mood and productivity.

7. Mindful eating
Mindfulness means focusing on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Mindful eating means being fully attentive to your food — as you buy, prepare, serve, and consume it.

Eating with intention requires thought and focus, and it can be hard when there are so many life stresses competing for that mental energy. Eating healthy food options in the corporate setting is an effective way to get employees to stick to smart eating habits – which benefits both the individual and the company.