{"id":106139,"date":"2022-11-14T18:39:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T01:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=106139"},"modified":"2026-03-12T23:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:19:18","slug":"boost-nutrition-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Ways to Boost Nutrition in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_can_employers_boost_nutrition_in_the_workplace\" >How can employers boost nutrition in the workplace?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_can_healthier_vending_options_improve_employee_nutrition\" >How can healthier vending options improve employee nutrition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_can_vending_revenue_support_workplace_wellness_initiatives\" >How can vending revenue support workplace wellness initiatives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_does_creating_an_employee_cookbook_encourage_healthy_eating\" >How does creating an employee cookbook encourage healthy eating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_do_employee-submitted_recipes_promote_better_nutrition\" >How do employee-submitted recipes promote better nutrition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_do_fruit_and_vegetable_events_increase_healthy_food_choices\" >How do fruit and vegetable events increase healthy food choices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_can_a_produce_exchange_support_workplace_nutrition\" >How can a produce exchange support workplace nutrition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_do_healthy_breakroom_snacks_influence_eating_habits\" >How do healthy breakroom snacks influence eating habits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#Why_should_cafeteria_menus_prioritize_healthier_fats\" >Why should cafeteria menus prioritize healthier fats?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_do_cooking_demonstrations_improve_nutrition_awareness\" >How do cooking demonstrations improve nutrition awareness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_do_weight_management_support_groups_improve_workplace_health\" >How do weight management support groups improve workplace health?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_can_education_on_healthy_lunches_improve_employee_nutrition\" >How can education on healthy lunches improve employee nutrition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_do_themed_nutrition_campaigns_encourage_healthier_choices\" >How do themed nutrition campaigns encourage healthier choices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#How_do_visual_food_guides_influence_healthier_eating_decisions\" >How do visual food guides influence healthier eating decisions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#What_steps_should_organizations_take_to_improve_workplace_nutrition\" >What steps should organizations take to improve workplace nutrition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/boost-nutrition-workplace\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>How can employers boost nutrition in the workplace?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Employers can boost workplace nutrition by providing education, healthier food options, and ongoing support for better eating habits. Simple changes, such as promoting balanced meals and mindful choices, help employees improve energy and focus. When nutrition is consistently supported at work, overall health, productivity, and well-being improve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_employers_boost_nutrition_in_the_workplace\"><\/span>How can employers boost nutrition in the workplace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary causes of lifestyle diseases is <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240226215624\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/tracking\/topics\/LifestyleRiskFactors.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bad nutrition<\/a>. It&#8217;s right up there alongside tobacco use, excessive alcohol drinking, and not enough physical movement. So it&#8217;s vital that organizations boost nutrition in the workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can build in more movement with your work settings and job requirements, you can&#8217;t force your employees to eat a certain way. But you can boost nutrition in the workplace with a few unique ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To boost nutrition in the workplace you can create incentives and opportunities that motivate your employees to make healthier food choices. <strong>The greater nutritional health they have, the greater ability they have to work well.<\/strong> Better workers means: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>better production rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>higher levels of efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less time and money spent on sick days and medical bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>greater livelihood for the employees themselves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"13 Ways to Boost Nutrition in the Workplace\" class=\"wp-image-106143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 13 creative ways to help you boost nutrition in the workplace for your employees. Just encouraging them to eat better doesn&#8217;t work. Providing them with easy solutions creates better results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-healthier-vending-options-improve-employee-nutrition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_healthier_vending_options_improve_employee_nutrition\"><\/span>How can healthier vending options improve employee nutrition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many vending food companies are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/food\/company-bringing-healthy-food-vending-machines-t245833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">creating more options<\/a> beyond chips and candy, even using refrigerated or frozen machines to have fresher options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protein bars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruit leather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheese sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoothie cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kale chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-cut fruit wedges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date balls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunflower seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask if yours can supply more nutritious options and less unhealthy ones. Also see if you can get feedback on what healthy items are eaten more often. Or poll your employees to stock what they would prefer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/15\/boost-nutritional-health\/\">8 Unique Ways to Boost Nutritional Health of Your Employees<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-vending-revenue-support-workplace-wellness-initiatives\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_vending_revenue_support_workplace_wellness_initiatives\"><\/span>How can vending revenue support workplace wellness initiatives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how you have your relationship setup with your vending machine supplier, you may be able to take a sizeable commission off of the sales from the machines. If so, let your employees know that <strong>what they spend on the healthy items can also contribute to a wellness fundraiser<\/strong> you currently have running. Post signs and let them know how much money is raised by them simply making better snack choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-creating-an-employee-cookbook-encourage-healthy-eating\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_creating_an_employee_cookbook_encourage_healthy_eating\"><\/span>How does creating an employee cookbook encourage healthy eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not too old fashioned to put together a compilation of great recipes, especially healthy ones!  Homemade and freshly cooked recipes are known to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/food-nutrition\/home-cooking-versus-takeout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">much more nutritional value and healthy benefits<\/a> than anything prepackaged or fast food. Though it may take a bit of time from volunteers to fully compile and create a cookbook, copies for employees will have lasting benefits for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"boost nutrition in the workplace\" class=\"wp-image-106144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-employee-submitted-recipes-promote-better-nutrition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_employee-submitted_recipes_promote_better_nutrition\"><\/span>How do employee-submitted recipes promote better nutrition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a cafeteria or in-house food options available at your workplace, work with the cooking staff to create meal offerings contributed by employees. So you can take recipes from the above cookbook, or even hold simple contests where you highlight recipes submitted each week from an employee. <strong>Make sure they meet basic guidelines for healthy options and simple to acquire ingredients to keep things easy. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great way to expose everyone to new and delicious options that they may not have tried before. Such as vegan, high plant food, healthy fats, and fully balanced with all necessary nutrients in one meal. Include an email of the recipes being highlighted so that employees have access to cook it on their own at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/29\/healthy-work-environment-examples\/\">19 Healthy Work Environment Examples to Upgrade Your Employees\u2019 Physical Well-Being<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-fruit-and-vegetable-events-increase-healthy-food-choices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_fruit_and_vegetable_events_increase_healthy_food_choices\"><\/span>How do fruit and vegetable events increase healthy food choices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruits and vegetables are the number one essential food-type that is not eaten enough, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/11-most-nutrient-dense-foods-on-the-planet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">contains the highest amount of nutrients <\/a>necessary for great health. You can give away produce a few times a year to all employees to assist them with this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"boost nutrition in the workplace\" class=\"wp-image-106152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although produce may be quite expensive at times, you can often get discounted bulk produce from warehouse stores or local co-ops that is also seasonal. If you&#8217;re able to provide even more than just a few servings per employee, but say a bag of apples, their families will benefit as well. So in the end, their family&#8217;s entire library of health will benefit as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-a-produce-exchange-support-workplace-nutrition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_a_produce_exchange_support_workplace_nutrition\"><\/span>How can a produce exchange support workplace nutrition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in a rural or suburbian area where your employees are able to garden or participate in farmer&#8217;s markets, you could hold an in house &#8220;market&#8221; where people can exchange fruits and vegetables. Even if one family may have excess of a certain food item, they could bring it to trade with another for something more likely to be eaten. This prevents waste and encourages connection and new relationships too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/29\/healthy-work-environment-examples\/\">19 Healthy Work Environment Examples to Upgrade Your Employees\u2019 Physical Well-Being<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-healthy-breakroom-snacks-influence-eating-habits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_healthy_breakroom_snacks_influence_eating_habits\"><\/span>How do healthy breakroom snacks influence eating habits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all snack foods have to be processed and packaged. Simple snacks can pack a lot of nutrition in small amounts often without needing to be refrigerated or cooked. If you provide snack options in your break room or at longer business meetings, ditch the potato chips and cookies for items like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>raw or lightly salted nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protein balls made with dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kale or pea chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>baby carrots with hummus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dehydrated cheese squares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>grapes and bananas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sunflower sees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dried fruit like cranberries and raisins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>trail mix (without candies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This encourages your employees to take baby steps at eating better because you&#8217;re giving them an easy way to do so in small amounts. Compared to only providing super healthy cafeteria meals all the time, getting them to enjoy healthy snacks can wean them the direction they want to go with their nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-cafeteria-menus-prioritize-healthier-fats\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_cafeteria_menus_prioritize_healthier_fats\"><\/span>Why should cafeteria menus prioritize healthier fats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, research shows that certain types of fats and cooking oils contribute heavily to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, heart disease, and Alzheimer disease. By simply replacing cooking ingredients to healthier fats, you&#8217;re decreasing the risk of these problems without your employees even knowing. Instead, use coconut, avocado, olive, and sunflower oils instead of butter and margarine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/23\/employee-health-programs\/\"><strong>Employee Health Programs Worth Investing In<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Healthier cooking fats in the cafeteria leads to boost nutrition in the workplace\" class=\"wp-image-106154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-3-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/getting-your-employees-to-eat-better-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-cooking-demonstrations-improve-nutrition-awareness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cooking_demonstrations_improve_nutrition_awareness\"><\/span>How do cooking demonstrations improve nutrition awareness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes people just need to learn how to cook simpler and healthier without the stress of trying to figure things out alone. Have lunch-and-learn gatherings periodically where employees can watch a simple demonstration by the chef or cook that they can eat afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They could take basic ingredients and create a meal that&#8217;s quick to enjoy, then give the recipe to everyone attending.  This is a fun way to easily boost the nutrition in your workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/08\/workplace-hydration\/\">Help Employees Drink More Water To Boost Energy, Health, and Productivity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-weight-management-support-groups-improve-workplace-health\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_weight_management_support_groups_improve_workplace_health\"><\/span>How do weight management support groups improve workplace health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240515084116\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/obesity\/data\/adult.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Over 40% of Americans<\/a> are not of a healthy weight, contributing to a number of physical health problems that plague too many people. Unfortunately there is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldobesity.org\/what-we-do\/our-policy-priorities\/weight-stigma#:~:text=Weight%20stigma%20is%20a%20result,can%20lead%20to%20stigmatising%20acts.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">stigma surroundin<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldobesity.org\/what-we-do\/our-policy-priorities\/weight-stigma#:~:text=Weight%20stigma%20is%20a%20result,can%20lead%20to%20stigmatising%20acts.\">g being of a higher weight<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldobesity.org\/what-we-do\/our-policy-priorities\/weight-stigma#:~:text=Weight%20stigma%20is%20a%20result,can%20lead%20to%20stigmatising%20acts.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> <\/a>and not many organizations to support people in that category. But people are more likely to stick to goals and stay accountable to their own health when they are working alongside others in the same situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During health education days, bring in organizations or consultants that can guide your employees to groups or resources to assist with weight management or weight loss. 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In fact, about <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240515063201\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/obesity\/data\/childhood.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">20% of children and teens <\/a>are dealing with the same problem and much of it begins at home. <strong>The greatest impact for your employees&#8217; children starts with also ensuring healthy lunch meals while at school. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Healthy-Family-Shopping-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Healthy-Family-Shopping-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Healthy-Family-Shopping-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Healthy-Family-Shopping-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Healthy-Family-Shopping-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Healthy-Family-Shopping-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Healthy-Family-Shopping-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can provide information packets on healthy meals that don&#8217;t require heating up that children can take to school. Thus when their children are physically healthier and calmer from a good diet, your employees&#8217; stress levels and expenses drop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-themed-nutrition-campaigns-encourage-healthier-choices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_themed_nutrition_campaigns_encourage_healthier_choices\"><\/span>How do themed nutrition campaigns encourage healthier choices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all can be eating more green<strong> vegetables; they are the least eaten food, but contain the highest amount of nutritional content.<\/strong> Finding new ways to encourage your employees to eat more greens can be tricky. Here are some ideas on how to change this lifestyle habit with your people. Try a few of these each year to highlight &#8220;eating your greens&#8221; with potlucks or recipe contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day (March 17th)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat Your Vegetables Day (June 17)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World Cabbage Day (February 17th)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Broccoli Day (March 22nd)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Salad Day (May 1st)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World Vegetarian Day (October 1st)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Incentivize-Employees-Without-Money-to-Better-Their-Health-Wellness-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"customer stories on working with wellsteps\" class=\"wp-image-106091\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Incentivize-Employees-Without-Money-to-Better-Their-Health-Wellness-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Incentivize-Employees-Without-Money-to-Better-Their-Health-Wellness-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Incentivize-Employees-Without-Money-to-Better-Their-Health-Wellness-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Incentivize-Employees-Without-Money-to-Better-Their-Health-Wellness-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Incentivize-Employees-Without-Money-to-Better-Their-Health-Wellness-3-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Incentivize-Employees-Without-Money-to-Better-Their-Health-Wellness-3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-visual-food-guides-influence-healthier-eating-decisions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_visual_food_guides_influence_healthier_eating_decisions\"><\/span>How do visual food guides influence healthier eating decisions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes just becoming more aware of what is in the food they are eating will get people to change their eating habits. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240205035024\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0195666317309923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Studies show <\/a>that when you show the nutritional content of meal options side by side, people are more likely to take the healthier choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you have a cafeteria and regularly make meals for your employees, provide the nutritional content of what&#8217;s on the menu. <strong>Not only will this help them make more informed decisions, they can choose what is best for their current health situations. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-steps-should-organizations-take-to-improve-workplace-nutrition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_steps_should_organizations_take_to_improve_workplace_nutrition\"><\/span>What steps should organizations take to improve workplace nutrition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although nutrition is a big part of everyone&#8217;s health and wellness, it&#8217;s only one piece of the puzzle. Do you have the nutritional health of your employees built into your company&#8217;s health and wellness program? If not, we can help you get it incorporated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, we can help you reevaluate and make it even better. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/demosignup\">Click here to schedule a free demo<\/a> with our team and discover how you can not only boost nutrition in the workplace, but also improve the overall health of your organization in many different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/demosignup\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA1-1024x601.png\" alt=\"wellsteps demo for wellness programs\" class=\"wp-image-104675\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA1-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA1-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA1.png 1201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773379033625\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What simple strategies can boost nutrition in the workplace quickly? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some fast ways to boost nutrition in the workplace include offering healthier snacks, providing hydration reminders, and sharing nutrition tips. When healthy options are easy to access, employees make better choices.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773379037653\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can wellness programs help organizations boost nutrition in the workplace long term?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Wellness programs help boost nutrition in the workplace by offering nutrition challenges, educational content, food-tracking tools, and team-based activities. These keep employees consistently engaged in healthy eating.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773379038838\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can leadership support efforts to boost nutrition in the workplace?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> Leaders can support efforts to boost nutrition in the workplace by modeling healthy eating and encouraging participation in nutrition-focused campaigns. Leadership involvement increases adoption.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773379039753\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can incentives boost nutrition in the workplace effectively?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes\u2014recognition and rewards significantly boost nutrition in the workplace. When employees receive positive feedback for tracking meals or choosing healthier snacks, they stay motivated.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can&#8217;t force your employees to eat a certain way. 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