Find yourself eating in front of your desk? It’s time for a change! Here’s why you should venture out of the office to a Food Lover’s Eatery for your lunch break.
We are all guilty of skipping a lunch break or two and eating at our desks. This is usually in an effort to get more stuff done. But making this a habit can have consequences for our mental and physical wellbeing.
Instead, head out and get some fresh air by grabbing a bite at Food Lover’s Eatery. Here are four benefits of getting out of the office on your lunch break.
- It gets you moving
We spend, on average, eight hours a day sitting down glued to our desks. This is not conducive to a healthy lifestyle, so getting in as much movement as you can is crucial. Get your daily step count up and a dose of vitamin D by walking to your nearest Food Lover’s Eatery for some fresh eats and a change of scenery.
- It gives your eyes a break
Looking at screens all day isn’t good for our eyes <reference: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/computer-vision-syndrome> and can cause strain. Spending too much time online isn’t good for our brains, either. Taking an out-of-office lunch break forces you away from your computer, giving your body a chance to focus on your natural surroundings. This can help to keep tension headaches at bay.
- It encourages engagement
Office environments aren’t always ideal for chit-chat (especially with Brenda from accounting scolding anyone who dares speak). Going to your local Food Lover’s Eatery for a sit-down meal with colleagues – yes, even the annoying ones! – can help you bond which can make your working experience a more positive one.
- It improves your productivity
It might seem impossible, but taking regular breaks at work can actually *improve* productivity! <reference: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494415000328> It also leads to higher job satisfaction, reduced stress and improved mental health. This is because breaks help us to focus.
Don’t spend another work day desk-bound! Head to Food Lover’s Eatery <internal link: https://foodloversmarket.co.za/food-lovers-eatery/> for fresh air, fresh food and a fresh environment.
