Eating healthy in a corporate world

Business meetings, trying to keep up with a client’s deadline, more business meetings, this is a day in the life of a typical corporate employee, boss, no matter what the designation. It is not difficult to surmise that with such a hectic schedule one will not think twice of what one is eating. Are there enough breaks between the endless staring at computers for hours?

Being healthy and fit is one of the biggest challenges faced by people involved in the corporate sector. A great deal of one’s health depends on the diet and snacking on frozen dinners, potato chips, burgers and energy drinks will only tire one’s body and its health in the long run. The problem arises when people are so used to this sedentary lifestyle that becoming addicted to junk is more like conforming to the lives of the people around you.

If you think, it is about time you stopped eating at random ungodly hours, and if you are not too sure, whether what you are eating is good for your body or not, you are in the right place. Did you know that your food habits could actually affect your mood and sense of wellbeing? We will break down for you, what constitutes a healthy meal, that will you keep your taste buds satiated as well as your body fit and healthy.

Many of us are usually in a hurry in the morning, so eating a complete breakfast is what we take lightly. However, studies show that individuals who eat a substantial breakfast lose more weight than those who have a small breakfast. Eggs or baked beans on wholegrain bread, or muesli with fruit and yogurt constitutes an ideal breakfast.

There are a few ways of breaking around this decided lifestyle. Here are some tips that we can get by.

1. Although it is easier to buy junk food, make that extra effort to plan your meal so that you could eat something that is healthy.

2. Always carry a water bottle around sometimes, while working, we tend to forget to drink water for a long time.

3. Keep granola bars, dry fruits or fruit and vegetable salads at your desk so that it is always to your reach.

4. Moving around, getting away from that file or laptop for a few minutes will not just refresh you, but will give exercise to your body as well.

5. Nothing substitutes a nutritious salad or a wholesome meal from home. If you happen to stay away from your family or if you’re too busy to pack your lunch, there is a whole list of startups that deliver home-cooked food along with fresh salads. Try engaging with these startups instead of ordering from fast food joints which are absolutely unhealthy.

6. Your client can wait for a few minutes. Close your eyes, sit back and relax for a minute or two every other hour. Doing this clears one’s mind and keeps one active.

7. Make sure your back is aligned against the back of your office chair. Try not to slouch and lean forward.

8. It’s good to maintain a regular sleep schedule, with at least eight hours of sleep every day, even on the weekends.

9. Granted that fried food is always yummier than all else, but including maybe three cups of vegetables and 2 fruits along with your favorite food will do your body a lot of good.

10. Drinking water or having a small bowl of soup before meals may keep you from overeating at your meal.

11. Snack between meals to curb your appetite and provide a little energy. Try a piece of fruit or a few crackers with peanut butter.

12. If you love meat, choose low-fat dairy products, lean white meats or wild fish.

13. Have green tea after meals - Green tea is high in antioxidants and can help in increasing your metabolic rate, which is a good thing for your body.

14. To maintain a diet which contains protein-rich foods like whole grain bread, soy beverages, dried fruits, nuts, fish, berries, cereals, fresh fruits, and low-fat dairy products; all of these foods are healthy to eat and make you stay healthy.