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Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 with
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We all know the story: when you’re out with friends and want to find the nearest sports bar/cocktail lounge/late-night burrito spot, everyone reaches right for their phones. Someone checks Yelp, the bargain-hunter opens Savored, another pulls up Urbanspoon, the big spender looks up reviews on Zagat… everyone in our tech-savvy generation has their go-to restaurant app ready at a moment’s notice. Especially for those of us who fall in the Millenial generation, technology is the default tool when it comes to finding the perfect spot for dinner or drinks. But what about when it comes to eating even halfway decent office meals?
Apps and office meals are a match made in heaven.
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If you’re stuck in a morning meeting that’s running long, and your stomach starts to growl, and your only window to have an actual lunch is quickly shrinking, finding a healthy, delicious, fresh meal might be a laughable thought. If you have time to wolf down a package of nuts from the vending machine (and maybe a half-stale donut from the break room), you’ll consider yourself lucky. Read the full article…
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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 with
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As far as now-ubiquitous food holidays go, you have to give the blueberry council an A for effort: the entire month of July is National Blueberry Month! And it’s hard to argue with this diminutive fruit taking up so much space on the calendar. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, blueberries are an incredibly healthy snack on their own, and add an abundance of nutrients whenever they make an appearance in a dish. That’s why we’re wholly endorsing celebrating National Blueberry Month as a festive addition to corporate catering and workplace dining plans!
Blueberries are the perfect workplace snack: their considerable fiber content will keep you full through the day, while their natural sugar content will also help satisfy your sweet tooth (instead of dipping into the candy bowl). One cup of blueberries contains a quarter of the vitamin C recommended per day, which will help boost immunity and prevent illness. Blueberries have also been linked with improving cognitive function and memory, as well as helping reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and lowering cholesterol.
Celebrate National Blueberry Month in the office – and boost your workplace wellness at the same time.
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 with
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For better or worse, pizza is a part of our office culture! Pizza is the go-to food delivery option for late night work sessions, fun Friday lunches, and pretty much any occasion where you want a hearty meal brought right to the workplace… but, of course, it isn’t always the healthiest option for those who are watching their waistlines or following a diet of any kind.
The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way! It’s totally possible to order a pizza that’s not only lower than your average pie in terms of calories and fat, but that actually provides vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients that will help fuel your brain and body for the workday ahead. And while choosing the right crust — thin, always, and whole-wheat, if possible, for the added fiber — and ordering a lightly dressed side salad are the keys to starting strong, loading your pie with the most nutritious toppings is the fun part! We’ve put together a list of the healthiest pizza toppings available — and they’re not all gourmet products or pricey add-ons, either.
Roasted tomatoes & red bell peppers will add a ton of nutrients to your pizza order.
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Monday, June 30th, 2014 with
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Following “expert advice” on food and nutrition is tricky. With Time magazine’s recent cover literally ordering us to “Eat Butter” and a never-ending supply of articles on the latest cleanses and cold-pressed juices to try, it can be hard to parse out simple, applicable advice from so-called experts on nutrition and healthy eating… especially when we’re trying to navigate the real world of ordering wisely at restaurants or eating healthy meals at the office (rather than preparing organic vegetables from our backyard gardens or buying shares of a grass-fed cow).
Mark Bittman is one of the top food writers publishing today: what does he have to say about eating out?
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Friday, June 27th, 2014 with
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Busy admin assistants and office managers know that delivery is a huge time-saver, from printer paper to business lunches. But when it comes to office birthdays, there’s often a last-minute rush out to the bakery or market to pick up a dessert. Instead of adding a task to your already busy day, take advantage of the delivery options you already use on a regular basis — restaurants!
Think outside the cupcake box when it comes to office birthday treats!
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From your favorite Mexican spot to the local Italian joint, there are plenty of creative and convenient takeout treats that can be delivered right to the office. Not only will it save you time, but you’ll end up with a delightfully unexpected departure from the usual round of cupcakes or box of doughnuts. Here are some of our favorite delivery-friendly office birthday ideas:
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Thursday, June 26th, 2014 with
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Indian food is one of the most popular cuisines out there when it comes to food delivery for the office… but it’s also one of the most mystifying to health-conscious diners. After all, there are certainly plenty of vegetarian dishes on Indian menus, but many seem so creamy and rich!
Indeed, thanks to the frequent use of ghee (clarified butter), coconut oil or milk, and the good old frying pan, some Indian dishes may seem healthy — hey, it’s spinach! — but are actually considerably higher in fat and calories than you might expect.
Learn to order healthy Indian food with our expert tips.
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So, feel like you need a little help at ordering healthy Indian food delivery? We’ve got some expert tips in store!
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 with
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June isn’t only National Employee Wellness Month — it’s Men’s Health Month! And the focus may be much-needed: research has shown that men may not give their long-term health much thought until something actually goes wrong. That’s one reason, according to some medical experts, why men tend to visit the doctor considerably less often than women and be less concerned with preventative health.
That’s why the remainder of June presents an excellent opportunity to focus on men’s health and nutrition in the workplace! Continue to curate a culture of workplace wellness by presenting a men’s health-themed lunch-and-learn, or even just order up a big spread of healthy fare with little place cards extolling the nutritional virtue of each dish.
Take advantage of Men’s Health Month to focus on the specific nutritional needs of male employees.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 with
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Most of us start to worry about getting sick as the temperature drops and the holidays draw near — we get our flu shots, stock up on vitamin C packets before we travel, and keep a bottle of hand sanitizer on our desks at all times. When summer comes, we tend to let our guard down… just in time for the summer cold season.
Yes, it’s true: the second most frequent season for illness occurs between June and October, when a family of viruses known as enteroviruses cause between 10 to 15 million cases of illness every year. And unlike the rhinoviruses that plague the winter months, the summer enteroviruses tend to stick around for longer periods of time, and bring along a different, highly unpleasant family of symptoms, from rashes to diarrhea to painfully sore throats. However, just like winter colds, the key to avoiding these extended illnesses — and either missing work or spreading the virus throughout the office — is prevention!
Keeping a clean workspace is one step towards a healthy summer at the office.
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Monday, June 23rd, 2014 with
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Meatless Monday, the popular eat-vegetarian-once-a-week movement, is awesome: eating more plant-based foods can be better for your waistline, your environmental footprint, and even your lifespan. And while preparing your own vegetarian meals at home for breakfast and dinner is relatively easy, many Meatless Monday participants find that vegetarian lunches for work present the biggest challenge of the day. When everyone else is bonding in the break room over pizza delivery or planning their big takeout order, pulling a Tupperware container of salad out of the fridge can be a little depressing… and while it may be good for your body, that’s not the ideal way to mentally start your workweek.
That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best vegetarian options for office lunches from the typical office’s go-to takeout and delivery spots. All contain the hallmarks of a satisfying vegetarian meal: hearty proteins, plenty of fiber, and — of course — flavor!
Does this look like rabbit food to you?
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Friday, June 20th, 2014 with
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World Cup fever is sweeping the United States this summer, with nearly 16 million Americans tuning in to watch the U.S. men’s team trounce Ghana last Monday. And given the daytime scheduling of many games, your office may be one of many across the country that has turned watching the World Cup at work into a daily activity.
We’ll take it one further: don’t just look to the U.S. team for inspiration on the field or as an excuse to strengthen social ties in the office… take a few tips on real-life nutrition as well. Thanks to the meticulous oversight of head coach Jorgen Klinnsman, the U.S. players are following a diet that seems all too rare in professional sports, and one that has several lessons you can apply directly to your corporate catering routine.
Jump on the World Cup bandwagon at the office – and follow the team’s nutrition routine!
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