health and wellness @office
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Working eight or more hours a day can make it difficult to eat healthfully unless you plan ahead. Research shows that eating every four hours helps to keep your metabolism charged and your energy level high. Before you dig in your drawer for spare change and head to the vending machine, plan ahead and stash low-calorie, nutritious snacks in a cabinet, drawer, or your briefcase. Each of these snacks has less than 200 calories and are sure to satisfy when the 3 p.m. cravings hit. As we work tirelessly towards our system go- lives, you may be asking yourself what you can do to make changes at the office- lets face it we are spending more and more time here each day.TRANSCRIPT
Health and Wellness @ Office
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By
Pavan Ranga Senior Software EngineerTescra Inc
• When the Going Gets Tough• Take a Chill Pill
• LAUGH…..
USDA MyPlate
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• In Early June, the USDA rolled our a new concept in managing your daily intake.
• “MyPlate” replaces the long promoted Food Pyramid.
• Fruits and vegetables should represent half of every meal.
Source: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/downloads/MyPlate/DG2010Brochure.pdf
USDA MyPlate
4Source: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/downloads/MyPlate/DG2010Brochure.pdf
USDA MyPlate
5Source: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/downloads/MyPlate/DG2010Brochure.pdf
5 Healthy Office Snacks
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1. Whole Wheat Crackers and Peanut Butter
2. Fresh Fruit or Vegetables
3. Nuts4. Instant Oatmeal5. Snack Bars
Nutrition at the Office
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• According to the American Dietetic Association, some 70% of Americans eat at their desk several times a week.
• This can lead to poor nutritional choices, and food-safety problems.• Lack of focus on your food.• Sitting in front of your
computer for 9+ hours.• Food safety and bacteria.
6 Tips for Desk-Bound Diners
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1. Watch what you eat.2. Bring your lunch.3. Disinfect your desk.4. Use a placemat.5. Don’t make it a habit.6. Walk when you can.
Get Out and Get Active
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• Exercise boosts cognitive function, creativity, problem solving and productivity.
• NASA study shows employees who exercised daily worked at 100% efficiency after seven hours, while those who didn’t saw a 50% drop.
• A 50% drop means it takes non-exercising employees twice as long to complete their tasks.
Get Out and Get Active
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Suggested 30 Minute Walks:
Safety First!:• Walk with a friend• Be aware of your surroundings• Leave valuables at the office.