Food is fundamental: health and wellbeing depends in large measure on nutrition. Productivity at office can also be influenced by diet, the types of foods eaten and the quantities. According to experts, the keyword is balance: here’s how to achieve it with nutrition and well-being.
Nutrition and Wellbeing, the Lunch Break
The lunch break is an important moment of the working day and the productivity and efficiency of the afternoon hours depend on how it is spent. Having lunch in the office can in fact involve different scenarios. There are those who bring food from home and consume it indoor and those who prefer to go out and eat at the bar or restaurant. In both cases it is essential to choose foods that satiate the stomach but which do not weigh down the body too much.
Among the experts’ advice for combining nutrition and well-being in the office, the first is to eat slowly, to aid digestion. In this way the natural metabolisation processes will be activated, avoiding the feeling of drowsiness and loss of energy due to excessive and rapid consumption of food.
Having lunch in the office: never skip the meal
Workers must neverskip meals and not fall in to the temptation to eat in front of the PC screen. During the lunch break, in fact, it is a good idea to take a break from daily activities to recharge energies and, if possible, head to a common area with a kitchenette or, in any case, to a different room, away from the workstation. During summer the advice is to spend the lunch break outdoors and enjoy the contact with open air and the sun, favoring the correct circadian rythm that regulates hunger and satiety.
Starting the day with a rich breakfast helps people get to lunch time without an excessive feeling of hunger, especially if you the meal is based on cereals, yogurt and fruit. Those wishing to indulge in morning snacks to keep their metabolism active can choose oily dried fruit or seeds instead of coffee and croissants, which contain good percentages of Vitamin E and Omega 3 and prevent mental tiredness. Alternatively, an apple or fruit can also be a healthy choice.
Nutrition and Wellbeing, Why Choose the Main Dish
For the dietary office lunchbox experts recommend the single dish formula, capable of giving a sense of satiety without weighing you down too much and affecting afternoon productivity, especially of those who spend many hours sitting in front of the PC. Salads are perfect and must be combined alternatively with a protein source or carbohydrates. Wholemeal pasta is also a good idea as well as a risotto that also includes vegetables. All accompanied by a good dose of water to keep the body well hydrated. In general, it is better to avoid any type of carbonated drink, especially those with a high concentration of sugars, favoring instead herbal teas and teas (also without sugar).
Among the essential accessories for office lunches are food containers, which can be brought from home and filled with portions of vegetables and recipes cooked the night before. There are also versions that, when plugged in, can keep food warm.
The importance of the kitchenette
Health and nutrition are linked and having a place equipped for lunch in the office allows people to keep these two elements in perfect balance. Relaxation areas must have a series of requirements to allow workers to relax, encourage meeting, exchange with colleagues and, finally, store and heat food easily.
If space allows it, the designers recommend a kitchenette, equipped with a fridge and freezer to be able to store food and also keep water and any other drinks cool. A microwave will then be indispensable to allow employees to regenerate food, while a sink with drainer allows containers, glasses and cutlery to be cleaned directly on site and brought home sanitized, ready for the next use. Finally, wall units and container modules for storing crockery and tablecloths are essential.
Level Office Landscape allows you to design your own custom kitchenette by choosing materials and finishes that best suit the style of the office and the company’s brand identity. To get a personalized quote, simply contact the technical office by filling out this form, or by calling +39 039 9284831.