Importance Of Healthy Eating Habit At Workplace

Global pandemic has laid emphasis on importance of healthy eating and making wise choices when it comes to food. As we near endemic, things gradually open up and offices encourage employees to work from offices, itis imperative to keep in mind how eating habits can have a positive impact on the productivity at work place. Every employer is thinking of taking utmost care of employee’s mental wellbeing by catering to their nutritious needs, focusing on well-designed workplace programs, thereby creating a healthy work environment.  

Every firm should support wellness programs for healthy nutritional habits within the workplace. It benefits the workplace environment and employees by creating work-life balance resulting in productivity and a healthy atmosphere. The correct approach would be to talk to employees about changing their nutrition choices and the choice of food they make in day-to-day life. Ultimately a balanced diet and nutritious diet at the workplace helpsto work efficiently.

Well planned meal plans play an important role in eliminating and preventing health ailments related to lifestyle diseases. Junk food and unhealthy food habits can lead to diabetes, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure. For Corporates, it is a long term investment and help them reduce cost for health insurance if their employees are hale and hearty. It will also benefit the firm as it increases the retention level, concentration and ability to work increases and healthy food gives higher job performance at the workplace. 

The first step is to encourage people to treat food as more than just fuel for the body. Options like healthy munching snacks are vital for achieving good health. Fruits and nuts are healthy options. They are loaded with proteins and minerals that are easy to digest and are heart-friendly. They are healthy and fulfilling at the same time. Lack of healthy munching options makes employees indulge in foods that have less nutritional value and benefits.

As gradually office space is starting and for doing desktop work full time, it is important for employees to have a healthy munching that keeps them fit. Avoid eating fried food which harms your body instead, have nuts, fruits or raw vegetables. Keep a check on the sugar levels since it leads to obesity and lead to several health and heart complications. Staying hydrated while consuming water or food that contains high amount of water like watermelon, coconut water and more. Eating every three to five hours typically helps to keep hunger under control; for most people it can be like eating a snack in about two to three hours after a meal.

Healthy eating is a fundamental aspect and impacts individual lifestyle a lot. What we eat and how we eat impact and affect our actions in day-to-day life. Nutrition and a well-balanced diet play a very crucial role in determining the health and well-being of employees which ultimately helps them to remain fit and fine.

DRE Reddy

Guest Author The author is CEO and Managing Partner, CRCL LLP