Future of work newsletter free subscription Future of work newsletter free subscription Future of work newsletter free subscription
  • Marketplace
  • Resources
  • Business Directory
  • Events
  • Advertise
  • Brand Pulse
  • Publish a Press Release
  • Get the Newsletter
  • Contact
  • About Us
The FUTURE OF WORK® since 2003
Allwork.Space
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe
  • More
    • Columnists
      • Dr. Gleb Tsipursky – The Office Whisperer
      • Nirit Cohen – WorkFutures
      • Angela Howard – Culture Expert
      • Drew Jones – Design & Innovation
      • Jonathan Price – CRE & Flex Expert
    • Get the Newsletter
    • Events
    • Advertise With Us
    • Publish a Press Release
    • Brand PulseNew
    • Partner Portal
  • Latest News
  • Business
  • Leadership
  • Work-life
  • Career Growth
  • Tech
  • Design
  • Workforce
  • Coworking
  • CRE
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Columnists
      • Dr. Gleb Tsipursky – The Office Whisperer
      • Nirit Cohen – WorkFutures
      • Angela Howard – Culture Expert
      • Drew Jones – Design & Innovation
      • Jonathan Price – CRE & Flex Expert
    • Get the Newsletter
    • Events
    • Advertise With Us
    • Publish a Press Release
    • Brand PulseNew
    • Partner Portal
  • Latest News
  • Business
  • Leadership
  • Work-life
  • Career Growth
  • Tech
  • Design
  • Workforce
  • Coworking
  • CRE
  • Podcast
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe
Allwork.Space
No Result
View All Result
Advertisements
Maximize Flexible Space Revenue
Home Business

The Best Snacks to Offer In Your Workspace and During Your Events

Cecilia Amador de San JosébyCecilia Amador de San José
September 30, 2016
in Business
Reading Time: 4 mins read
A A
bigstock

People eat healthy meals at festive table served for party. Friends celebrate with organic food on wooden table top view. Woman pass dish plate to man

“You are what you eat.” Well, yes and no; the food you consume does become a part of you as you process and metabolize it, but put it this way, I’m by no means close to being a poached egg and toast (my usual breakfast).

That doesn’t mean you should run off and binge on that donut or pizza. While we may not physically turn into what we eat, it does physically and mentally affect us. Plenty a time I’ve had weekends of indulgence where carbs, sugar, alcohol, and fats are part of my main dishes; and although the moment I’m eating it feels like paradise, come Sunday night or Monday morning I’m, more often than not, regretting my choices.

Advertisements
Nexudus - Tech Stack Lovers

Now, on the weekends I can take it; but the few times that it’s happened during the week, it’s no fun. Let alone fun, it’s not productive and my work isn’t nearly as good as it usually is. What I’m getting at is that it’s important to watch and be mindful of what we eat on a daily basis; not because of how we’ll look as much as because of how we’ll feel.

So what does the workplace have to do with it? A lot, actually.

Advertisements
Nexudus - Tech Stack Lovers

Think about it, oftentimes when coworkers bring in goodies, they’re rarely fruits and veggies. Cakes, donuts, cookies, pizza, chocolates, and candy come to mind. And while yes, it’s okay to indulge every once in awhile, this shouldn’t be the norm.

In an article earlier this week, Jen Arnold from Redesigning Wellness said that a significant part of wellness in the workplace is about reducing the barriers so that making healthy choices is easy for everyone. If you have a plate full of sugary, carb-loaded, and fatty yet delicious foods, the choice to be or remain healthy isn’t easy.

The workplace is a space that can help us strengthen or break our habits. As a flexible workspace operator, you should find ways in which to strengthen those habits that have a positive impact on your member’s lifestyles. But it goes beyond that. We’ve extensively covered wellness this month in Allwork and we’ve discussed why wellness is a key issue that workspace managers should focus on.

Here’s a short recap: if members feel well in your space, if they feel productive, if they feel happy, they’ll keep coming back.

Advertisements
Maximize Flexible Space Revenue

Now let’s go back to how the foods we eat affect how we feel. While each body and individual is different, there are some foods that are hard to digest for most people; these include refined products, fatty foods, fried foods, spicy foods, beans, among others. When your body is having a hard time digesting the foods you consume, you’re likely to feel tired and sluggish.

So back to your flexible workspace. What can you do?

Well, our suggestion is that if you’re offering snacks to your members, try to make them healthy snacks; snacks that will keep their brains working, the blood flowing, and the inspiration coming. Snacks and drinks that will help them feel well all day long. Good news is that there are healthy vending machine options out there, all it takes is a bit of research.

Take for example workFlow coworking; co-founder Debra Perlson-Mishalove told Allwork during an interview a few months back that in their space you will not find any junk food or sugary and salty snacks. “We usually have herbal teas, fresh filtered water, and fruit,” she says.

More stories for you

Midwest Cities Dominate As Best U.S. Places For Work-Life Balance In 2025

Midwest Cities Dominate As Best U.S. Places For Work-Life Balance In 2025

5 days ago
New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms

New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms

3 weeks ago
Work-related pessimism brings cascading problems. Getty Images. Fortune via Reuters Connect

Toxic Triple Threat Of Pessimism, Uncertainty, And Disconnect Is Crushing The Workforce

4 weeks ago
JPMorgan Faces Quantifiable Morale Drop Following Return-to-Office Mandate

JPMorgan Faces Quantifiable Morale Drop Following Return-to-Office Mandate

1 month ago

She also recommended that people switch up their salad for a warm cup of soup, saying that the soup takes less energy to digest than do the raw veggies in the salad.

Jen Arnold for her part, recommends that workspace operators steer away from offering starchy foods and juices during events. “During events, you want people to feel focused, creative, and energized. If you offer them foods that’ll make them tired, sluggish, or anxious, they won’t be focusing on the event and what’s happening or being said.”

Jen also talks about the importance of giving people breaks and enough time to eat. “You don’t want people feeling too hungry or too full. Make sure you space out the breaks and that it gives them enough time to grab a bite to eat or a quick snack.”

Snack Recommendations For Your Flexible Workspace Event or Party

Water instead of soda
Fruit infused water and soda water instead of juice
Coffee and tea
Fruits and veggies, but make sure the fruit is cut up nicely and ready to eat (“don’t make people work too hard for it”).
Nuts
Energy bars
If you offer a salad, make sure it’s got some meat or protein in it.
Offer dessert option, but watch out for the size of the portion.

Advertisements
Workspaces Run Better On UltraSoftBIS

Final Thoughts

This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t offer chocolate and some other goodies every now and then; it’s about making sure your members and event attendees have the option to make healthy choices that will help them feel better, do better, and think better.

 

Advertisements
Subscribe to the Future of Work Newsletter
Tags: Work-life Balance
Share9Tweet6Share2
Cecilia Amador de San José

Cecilia Amador de San José

Cecilia is an experienced writer and editor with a background in strategic communications. She has written articles for Allwork.Space on several topics, including the future of work, flexible workspaces, employee wellness., and more.

Other Stories Recommended For You

Midwest Cities Dominate As Best U.S. Places For Work-Life Balance In 2025
News

Midwest Cities Dominate As Best U.S. Places For Work-Life Balance In 2025

byAllwork.Space News Team
5 days ago

The pandemic reshaped more than just where people work; it transformed how Americans prioritize their time, health, and personal well-being...

Read more
New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms

New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms

3 weeks ago
Work-related pessimism brings cascading problems. Getty Images. Fortune via Reuters Connect

Toxic Triple Threat Of Pessimism, Uncertainty, And Disconnect Is Crushing The Workforce

4 weeks ago
JPMorgan Faces Quantifiable Morale Drop Following Return-to-Office Mandate

JPMorgan Faces Quantifiable Morale Drop Following Return-to-Office Mandate

1 month ago
Advertisements
Yardi Kube automates flex and coworking operations
Advertisements
Workspaces Run Better On UltraSoftBIS

Unlock your competitive edge in tomorrow's workplace.

Join a community of forward-thinking professionals who get exclusive access to the latest news, trends, and innovations that are shaping the future of work.

©2024 Allwork.Space News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Exploring the Future Of Work® since 2003.

Advertise   Newsletters   Privacy Policy   Terms Of Use   About Us   Contact   Submit a Press Release   Brand Pulse   Podcast   Events   

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Topics
    • Business
    • Leadership
    • Work-life
    • Workforce
    • Career Growth
    • Design
    • Tech
    • Coworking
    • Marketing
    • CRE
  • Podcast
  • Events
  • About Us
  • Solutions
    • Advertise | Media Kit
    • Publish a Press Release
    • Brand Pulse
Subscribe

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
-
00:00
00:00

Queue

Update Required Flash plugin
-
00:00
00:00