Healthy Eat

The value of healthy eating Healthy employees are an asset. And one of the keys  to having healthy employees is that they eat right. How so? There is compelling evidence to suggest that a healthy and balanced diet reduces  the risk of : Coronary heart disease Type 2 diabetes Hypertension (High blood pressure) Hyperlipidemia (High blood lipid levels) Obesity Eating right, matters.

As an employer You are in an excellent position to positively influence the eating habits of your employees. Simple steps you take to promote healthy eating can make a big difference in helping them adopt healthy eating practices. You can begin by having a workplace nutrition program.

Objectives of a comprehensive Workplace Nutrition Program A comprehensive Workplace Nutrition Program should aim to promote and sustain healthy dietary practices among employees, thereby reducing the risk of diet-related illnesses by: Having organisational polices to encourage healthy eating Creating a supportive workplace environment to make it easy to practice healthy eating Creating opportunities to acquire right skills in making healthier food choices It is a programme that your company can provide continually to improve and maintain the health of your employees, and ultimately, their productivity. Like the fable, keep your golden goose healthy. Feed them right. Your workplace has everything to gain from having an on-site nutrition programme.