Corporate Nutrition in Action!
Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending the day at a top bank in the city delivering a corporate wellness day (Corporate Nutrition day) for a group of 9 ladies from their special events team.
In our preliminary talks the lady who was organising the day made it clear that she thought that her team were well aware of health/healthy eating as they all were keeping fit at the gym and some were watching their weight. She said that she really wanted a new approach that wasn’t just going to show them what they already knew. But the team suffer from low energy and tiredness.
“Hmm” I said. “Tell me about what you had for breakfast”
Skipped breakfast
“Ok” says I “What about yesterday?”
Recovering from a heavy night, muffin, latte
“Hmm” I say “Think I can teach you something”
We started the day with a presentation that I had prepared especially for them on Vibrant Energy – We then looked at the ladies’ food diaries and gave them some really practical steps for them to achieve in the next four weeks – really easy things that will help to restore energy.
We did a little bit of fun stuff, a zinc taste test – which checks for mineral deficiencies – only one of the group wasn’t deficient. You can get low in zinc if you are in a demanding job and burning the candle at both ends! Zinc helps in many reactions in the body and is important for immunity.
We did a session on how they might be able to improve the food menus that are offered at events/brainstorming/ strategy sessions at the bank – to keep the delegates alert and motivated
Finally we wandered over to Borough Market to wander amongst the stalls – I had prepared a piece on seasonal foods - once you know what is in season – you know how to shop locally and to get really good nutritious food for both home and the work place.
With really small steps – it is amazing what energy great nutrition can give the work arena – what is often surprising is that we think we know what to do – I find that more than often, what is offered at work as “healthy” choices is the very thing that is causing the tiredness!
Find out more about Corporate Nutrition and contact us at one of our London nutrition clinics to find out how we can work with you.
Kate
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