Support your wellness at work

Your energy is one of the most precious resources you have, but during the work day, there are many demands on your time, attention and energy. We all want to be our best and most productive selves, so we can take satisfaction in our day’s work and really enjoy our downtime. However, sometimes we can find ourselves making food choices which can negatively impact this energy flow.  

The foods we include in our everyday diet supports our bodies and brains to function at their very best and integrating the below nutrition tips into your food choices can help to stabilise your energy throughout the day. This will keep you focused, energized and help to avoid the dreaded afternoon slump.

Start the day with a well-balanced breakfast:

- Breakfast has often been called the most important meal of the day, so starting the day with a balanced breakfast will put our energy levels on the right path for a productive, focused day. Consider including a source of protein in your breakfast to make the meal more substantial.

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Avoid a blood sugar drop:

- While eating a carbohydrate-only snack will produce a short burst of energy, it will ultimately make you feel more tired as you experience a sharp drop in blood sugar. Instead, think about balancing your snacks to include all macronutrients. Try crackers with cheese and grapes, berries with yoghurt and granola, or a banana with a handful of nuts.

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Eat enough to support your body’s needs:

- When we are not consuming enough energy from food to support our body’s needs, we can feel irritable, tired, and lacking in focus. Keep an eye on your hunger levels and try not to go more than two to three hours without food.

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Come prepared:

- Have an idea of what meals and snacks you are going to consume throughout the day. When we don’t plan to snack, we can end up reaching for something quick and convenient, but these are often not so dense in nutrients. This can end up making us feel more tired. By thinking ahead, we can create an environment for success.

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Snack mindfully:

- Make time to eat your snack. Don't eat it while doing something else —like scrolling through your phone, watching TV, or working at your desk. Instead, stop what you're doing for a few minutes and eat your snack like you would a small meal. Make time to really enjoy it. 

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Stay hydrated:

- When we are dehydrated, we can often feel more fatigued. We experience difficulties in concentration and focus, and our ability to carry out everyday tasks is impaired. Make sure you are consuming enough water to stay hydrated.

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Let us do the hard work for you:

- When you see our Enrich logo, you can rest assured that your meal will contain the perfect mix of complex carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats to power you through the work day.