Eat It - Weird Al Yankovic

Business Lunch - A Cardiac Platter

Is your company trying to kill you? No, not by overworking you or neglecting their health and safety mandate, but by giving you really unhealthy food at business meetings and work gatherings. From feedback of the business clients that I coach, my research shows that the Major Corporates are in fact some of the Major Culprits. Even at health and well-being events - the food on offer is very unhealthy and often the only sustenance on offer.

Most office environments are a warzone, full of trip-hazards, for those trying to restrict their diet. Colleagues are just as dangerous as the company as office treat culture is often cakes, biscuits and sweets being available at all times.

For those endeavouring to break away from the Office Diet, abstaining can become virtually impossible as it’s impolite to refuse and also difficult at times to stand out from one’s peers, especially if one is trying to impress. And as soon as the resolve goes with one mouthful, many more usually follow. We’ve all been there…

Funnily enough, when the food isn’t provided and people bring their own, it’s usually super-healthy. I mean who is going to take in Pizza Slices or an Indian Takeaway at Lunchtime and stuff the whole lot down - yes, no one.

So why Corporates do you do it? 

Every company will say that it’s staff are its most valuable asset yet why are you trying to kill them? Healthier staff have less days off and work more efficiently. That’s gain enough but it also helps staff appreciate they are being looked after and valued.

Luckily I’m never in such places where the only option is going to a Full Corporate Dinner or Day-Long Board Meeting where only the above diet is on offer. I do know that if I was, I’d take my own food and stay fresh and focussed without the heavy carbs. Does this sound familiar? Does this happen where you work? 

Ask your CEO or Business Leader today,  ‘Why are you trying to kill us?’...

I’d love to know what they say…

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