A study by Brigham Young University found that people with unhealthy eating habits are 66% more likely to demonstrate poor productivity at work.
Sick days cost UK businesses £29 billion per year.
An abundance of sensationalist headlines and brands trying to capture consumer's attention has lead to confusion and subsequent dietary inaction. There is a need for more accessible nutrition. 75% of adults are not consuming their '5-a-day', which we now know isn't even enough to support optimal health.
Over the past year and a half, there has been a shift amongst the perks that employees value. Out with the table tennis, in with the empowering tools to improve one's life!
Read on to discover how I work with organisations to improve this area of employee experience.
Resilience, energy, focus and productivity improves. Better work and better life, New habits. environment of self improvement leads to snowball effect at work.
Watch employee retention improve. Include 'nutrition services' in job adverts and improve visibility as a forward-thinking employer.
All presentations consist of actionable tips and employees are sent a factsheet and set of recipes post-workshop. Employees appreciate how they can use these tips to improve not just their lives but their loved ones too.
In this session, we focus on eating for sustained energy through the working day.
We have all been there...you eat a delicious lunch. You sit back at your desk feeling good and ready for the day ahead. Then....3pm comes and you're contemplating your 3rd coffee of the day.
Some topics we cover:
- How to form a balanced plate that provides sustained energy
- Daily habits to improve energy levels
- How to balance blood sugar and avoid dips
- Healthy snack ideas
- Caffeine as a stimulant
Immunity. A word that has been elevated over the past year and a half. Immunity is important not just for protecting against viruses but also for helping you shift those stubborn year-round colds.
Some topics we cover:
Importance of immunity
Immune-supporting nutrients
Gut health and immunity
Foods that compromise immunity
Food allergies and intolerances
Did you know that 70% of our immune system is housed in our gut? That the gut regulates the majority of our hormones? That there is a strong link between the gut and the brain?
Some topics we cover:
Importance of Gut Health
Intro to the microbiome
How to optimise gut health through nutrition
Foods to avoid for optimal gut health
Probiotics and prebiotics
We all know how much better we feel after a good night's sleep. But do understand how sleep also affects our hunger-regulating hormones, immune system and much more? Sleep problems have been exacerbated over the pandemic.
Some topics we cover:
- The far-reaching importance of sleep
- Circadian rhythm - what's the big deal?
- Factors affecting sleep
- Nutrition to improve sleep quality - food and herbs
- Sleep hygiene - the importance of a bedtime routine
What we eat has a huge impact on our daily concentration levels. Brain health nutrition is a fascinating area with a growing body of research.
Some topics we cover:
Link between gut health and cognition
Best nutrients for focus
Importance of fat
Effect of stimulants - sugar, coffee
I offer 20 minute 1:1 sessions for employees. We discuss a pre-completed 3 day food diary, any concerns they may have and make suggestions for sustainable changes going forward.
Think Speed Dating, but Nutrition!
Improve employee retention
See fast improvements in employee productivity and happiness
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Watch Sick Days plummet