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Healthy diet boosts productivityPosted Mar 6th 2006 9:01AM by Nicole WestonFiled under: Lunch, Snacks, Did you know?Even though earlier reports said that junk food boosted productivity in the
office, it now appears that a healthy diet is they key to a busy,
productive employee. The availability of sugary snacks did cause employees to work longer hours, but the same
foods also made employees sluggish. Longer hours might have been necessary to compensate for a loss of productivity due
to inattention or lack of energy. In addition, a diet high in fat and sugar can potentially increase the risk of
obesity and diabetes, leading to an increased risk for other diseases and missed work time. Overweight workers are
twice as likely to miss work as their fitter colleagues. Companies that have implemented a program of offering healthy
snacks and subsidizing gym memberships have healthier employees. The employees, along with good health, also receive a
big boost to morale. After 6 months of access to healthy snacks and activities, workers experienced a drop in
cholesterol as well as a drop in the proteins that are indicators of possible heart disease. Happier and healthier
employees work more efficiently and accomplish more and it starts with offering apples and oranges instead of donuts in
the morning. That's definitely food for thought for employers.
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