Category: Boosting energy
Daylight is becoming ever more sparse as we enter the colder months of the year, forcing us to change our routines and lifestyles to suit the weather accordingly. Our habits may become more sedentary, but it is vital that we look after our health and…
October is the month of National Work-Life Balance Week, running from the 2nd – 6th October. This is a balance many of us struggle with, as there never seem to be enough hours in the day. But this week brings the issue to the forefront…
The 18-24 September is National Know Your Numbers Week, a campaign created by Blood Pressure UK. Knowing your numbers will give you a reflection on your current health status and highlight any risks you may be vulnerable to, many of which you may be unaware…
Quick tips and tricks are the best way in which to incorporate easy, healthy and sustainble choices into your daily routine. Keeping things simple should never be underestimated! Our full range of employee nutrition services provide an end-to-end campaign aimed at improving the health…
Fat is an absolutely essential component of a healthy diet. Why we need fat: To give the body energy To support cell growth To protect your organs and keep you warm Aid in the production of hormones Helps in the absorption of vitamins Fat…
It isn’t just a coincidence that tomatoes and olive oil are often combined, the same goes for salmon and crème fraiche. These pairing of foods along with a whole host of others provide one another with greater nutritional value when eaten together. Eating a diet…
Throughout your lifetime, for the majority of us, you will spend in total 10.3 years at work, 5 years of which will be sitting at a desk. Therefore, the habits and behaviours you adopt when working are bound to have a huge impact on your…
This year the men’s health week campaign is focusing on belly fat, also known as visceral fat. This type of fat has a detrimental impact on your health and wellbeing, more so than excess fat on your arms or legs due to it surrounding your…
This month is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month – a reminder to all that your health and fitness impacts all aspects of life and that by making positive and healthy choices, you stand a far greater chance of gaining the most from both your…
Learning at Work Week is a campaign that was started in 1999, with the aim to put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of learning and developing at work. With a focus on learning and development, this could lead to: Greater job satisfaction Increased…
There is a lot of research out there to confirm the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, which include: Lowered cholesterol and blood pressure Lowered risk of early death by 40% Lowered risk of heart disease by 30% Reduced risk of depression Reduced risk…
How many daily decisions would you say you make about food? 10, 15, 20? This was the average number given in a study concerning cognition and food. The realistic number is closer to 200! With that amount of decisions to be made, it is all…