Benefits of fresh fruit in the office
September 22, 2020
The healthy eating trend continues to grow in Australia. We’re not just talking about diet fads, gloopy green smoothies or celery juice cleanses, but good old-fashioned healthy eating. This means cutting down on sugary treats and eating more protein, fruit and veggies.
When it comes to office snacks, a fresh fruit box is rapidly surpassing free biscuits, cake and pastries in terms of popularity, and a stacked office fruit bowl is becoming a common fixture in corporate kitchens in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Newcastle and the Gold Coast. This provides numerous advantages for your workplace. Not only is fresh fruit delicious, there are a whole load of long and short-term benefits that come from eating fruit at work, both for your staff’s health and workplace in general.
We all know how easy it is to catch the office bug in winter, but having fresh office fruit on hand is an excellent way to avoid getting sick. Fruit has a huge range of health benefits and comes packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that will fortify the immune system and keep bodies feeling stronger and healthier.
Here are the most common vitamins and minerals found in your office fruit bowl, and what benefits they have:
It’s no secret Australians love their coffee, with cafes on every corner and a seemingly endless supply of caffeine available. This can make it easy to forget there are other healthy options available to increase your energy levels. The natural and healthy sugar in fruit will keep you feeling energised throughout the day, so when that 3pm slump comes around, you don’t need to feel guilty about reaching for a snack.
Did you know eating an apple will provide you more energy than a cup of coffee? Even more reason to keep them around the office. Research has also shown that oranges, grape fruit, berries and melon can help you stay mentally focused.
We all experience the 3pm slump. The cravings for an unhealthy sugar hit creep in and you’re more tempted than ever to reach for chocolate and sweets. Having fresh seasonal fruit available in the office is the best way to curb those unhealthy snacking habits. High fibre fruits such as apples, pears and raspberries are known for making us feel fuller after eating them, meaning that we’re less likely to get hunger pangs and reach for the pastries.
While there’s no single food that can prevent cancer on its own, a balances, plant-based diet filled with fresh fruit and vegetables can definitely help lower the risk for many types of cancers, according to the Australian Cancer Council. Certain fruits that are very rich in nutrients and antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, vitamin E and selenium, which help the body’s cells function optimally. Including regular fruit and vegetables in your diet has been said to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses.
Having fruit for breakfast is an excellent way to break the body’s overnight fast. Light, healthy morsels of berries or citrus fruit will gently wake up the digestive system and metabolism from slumber, without wasting energy on digesting fatty foods.
Think link between our stomach and our brains is an important one. Our gut holds 90% of our serotonin receptors, which is one of the chemicals responsible for regulating moods. This means what we eat has a huge affect on not only our overall wellbeing, but also our moods.
Victoria Health says having a balanced and healthy diet can increase feelings of wellness and improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. They suggest keeping healthy foods readily available and on hand is the best way to encourage healthy food choices every day. This means supplying fresh, juicy fruit for your staff helps their physical and mental health.
Here are some fun fruit facts you might find interesting. Check out our infographic below to learn more.
The best thing about fruit is the fresh variety your office will receive depending on the season. Order-In only sources local produce for delivery to your office and this guarantees freshness, quality and supports our Australian farmers and growers.
You'll always enjoy these staples in your fruit box throughout the year:
Depending on the time of year, you'll enjoy seasonal variety including:
We're proud to support local with our fruit box delivery service. In the short video below, one of our fruit suppliers, Box Fresh talks about their experiences working with Order-In and how their locally sourced fruit offers a sustainable solution for your business.
To start this healthy habit in your office, all you need to do is get in touch with Order-In and we will organise a weekly office fruit box delivery that suits your tastebuds and your wallet. And best of all, you'll only receive one consolidated invoice for all your fruit deliveries, making it easier for your accounts department to stay on top of payments and processes. If you're looking for office fruit box delivery in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Newcastle, Gold Coast for your staff, speak to one of our kitchen supplies consultants on 1300 851 900 for a free quote.
