{"id":6973,"date":"2019-03-11T10:11:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T10:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/berries-or-burger-what-you-eat-impacts-your-productivity-at-work-6973\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T16:58:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T11:28:43","slug":"berries-or-burger-what-you-eat-impacts-your-productivity-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/berries-or-burger-what-you-eat-impacts-your-productivity-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Berries or Burger: What you eat impacts your productivity at work"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How often do you wind up ordering a burger and fries for lunch at work? And if you had to be honest, after indulging yourself, how much work did you actually get done?<\/span><\/p>\n

On a daily basis, most of us don\u2019t make the best decisions about our diet. Especially if we\u2019re low on energy and self-control when we\u2019re deciding what to eat. When you\u2019re feeling mentally drained, you\u2019ll always crave comfort food. Junk food is also cheaper and more easily available than healthy alternatives. But for the money and time you save, you\u2019ll be compromising on your efficiency for the rest of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monster has launched the Work Life Balance campaign <\/a>to raise awareness on this issue and to encourage job seekers to go for the jobs that help them manage their work and personal lives in a more efficient manner.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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For more videos of the Work-Life Balance, series click here<\/a>.
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And that\u2019s not all you\u2019ll be risking. A recent report by SOCSO reveals that over 50% of Malaysia\u2019s workforce is highly susceptible to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels<\/a>. Unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits have been cited as the main cause for the increase in disease. Which is why it\u2019s imperative that you start watching what you eat today.<\/span><\/p>\n

How food impacts efficiency<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What we eat is broken down to glucose, which keeps our brain awake and alert. Some foods release glucose quickly; others do it slower but sustain longer. A slice of cake, for instance, will release glucose into the blood very quickly. But after a short burst of alertness, the glucose level will drop rapidly, and leave you unfocused. On the other hand, fruits, which are lower on the glycaemic index, release glucose in the body at a slower pace. This ensures the body\u2019s glucose level remains steady, allowing you better focus and attention levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

5 tips to eat healthier at work <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

While there\u2019s enough science to back the push to eat healthier, it\u2019s not always enough to motivate people to change their habits. Having an action plan to eat healthier is the best way to accomplish it. Here\u2019s what you need to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Breakfast like a king<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ditch the cereal and opt for a more filling, carbohydrate-rich meal. Even Time<\/em> magazine has ruled Nasi lemak is one of the world\u2019s healthiest breakfast options. The fattiness of the coconut rice dish is balanced with manganese, protein, and carbs. Noodle soup, rice porridge or Thosai with egg are other good options that will provide a steady source of energy until lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Choose berries over a burger<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Did you know a small glass of Teh tarik can set you back 229 calories? Avoid packaged snacks to beat the mid-morning or late afternoon munchies. Filled with sugar, food dye, refined starch, salt and devoid of any nutrition, we\u2019ve already explained why they\u2019re bad for you. Instead, carry nut mixes, granola bars or fruits to fill the hole. Acai and goji berries are excellent anti-oxidants that boost energy and promote mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Eat small, frequent meals<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        To keep your blood sugar from dipping and to ensure a steady supply of energy to your brain, have small, frequent meals.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Order lunch before hunger strikes<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Make all your food decisions before you get hungry. If you\u2019re stepping out of office to eat lunch, choose the restaurant at breakfast. Ordering in? Go through the menus while you\u2019re having your mid-morning snack. We\u2019re only capable of resisting salt, calories, and fat when we\u2019re full.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Don\u2019t eat and work<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Multitasking is disastrous for your diet. Instead of half-heartedly munching on a salad while you\u2019re drafting a letter, set aside work and focus completely on your meal. Leave your desk if possible. You\u2019ll find it a more pleasurable experience and return to your desk feeling refreshed.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Remember<\/strong> – if you\u2019re serious about your performance at work, making the right decisions is the first place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            How often do you wind up ordering a burger and fries for lunch at work? And if you had to be honest, after indulging yourself, how much work did you actually get done? On a daily basis, most of us don\u2019t make the best decisions about our diet. Especially if we\u2019re low on energy and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6974,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6973","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-work-life-balance"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6973"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6973\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20934,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6973\/revisions\/20934"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.my\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}