Replacing Empty Calories In the Workplace

Nearly one third of the American diet comes from empty calorie foods according to a report by  the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. The average employed American spends 46 hours per week at work according to the National Sleep Foundation. In fact, Americans spend more time working and sleeping than any other activities. Because on average we spend more time at the workplace than at home, we need to have healthy options available to eat on the job.

Empty calories foods include soft drinks, salty snacks, chips, candies, sweets, and desserts. Many of these items are found in vending machines or provided to employees in lounge areas. When hunger strikes and the only options are the usual vending machine suspects, it’s easy to see why workers reach for the junk. The problem with most of these foods is that they are made with high levels of fructose and carbs which are stored as fat in the body very quickly. This, in addition to sitting for extended periods, creates a recipe for weight gain, lethargy, and stress. It has become apparent to many companies that action needs to be taken to promote employee health.

One great way to begin instilling healthy habits in the workplace is by providing healthier food choices. Nature’s Garden Express is an organic produce delivery service that makes healthier choices available at work. Employees can have access to local and organic fruits and vegetables that are delivered right to the office. Fresh harvested items are the focus and the offerings change with seasons. The boxes that Natures Garden provides are customizable and available in a range of sizes to suit the needs of the customers. Offering organic fruits and vegetables can change the tone of the office and create a new, health conscious employee culture. It is great for the employer because using Nature’s Garden as the source of the organic and natural food delivery is easy. Signing up only takes minutes and there is no long term commitment.

Organic grocery delivery from Nature’s Garden is a win win for employers and employees alike. A renewed sense of community health can be instilled into the workplace by making the right food choices available. Moving away from processed foods and focusing on real, healthy foods shows commitment to the well being of everyone at work. Eating fruits and vegetables also leads to an increase in natural energy and helps to avoid snacks that cause the “crashing” effect. Getting organic produce delivered to the office is a step in the right direction for the overall health of any company. Nature’s Garden Express makes it easy to get started down the path of eating better at work.