The Healthy Office Blog

Happiness is contagious: Pass it on
5 August 2020

n this week’s blog, we wanted to share an image that we all loved here in our Fruit at Work office. ‘Happy’ is such a powerful word. We all strive to be it, we want others to feel it, but can someone’s happiness influence another’s?
How to start your walk-to-work program
5 August 2020

Are you looking for a great way to get fit and healthy, without spending a cent? Forget about expensive gym memberships, fancy equipment, or insane exertion – according to the experts, all you need to achieve a healthier lifestyle is your own two feet.
How to stay healthy over Easter (and enjoy your chocolate)
5 August 2020

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Dave Barry once wrote, “Your hand and your mouth agreed many years ago that, as far as chocolate is concerned, there is no need to involve your brain.” I’m sure many of you reading this know exactly what he means!
Get your Daily Dose of Apple – Lunch Recipes
5 August 2020

As more and more apples come into season, you’re probably starting to notice an abundance of colours and varieties in your Fruit at Work boxes. Following on from our nutritional advice about apples in February (Six Brilliant Reasons to Eat Your Daily Apple), we thought we’d share our delicious recipes of the month.
The importance of all-day hydration
5 August 2020

The human body is composed of nearly 70 per cent water. Your cells, your blood, your organs, and even your level of cognitive function are all dependent on a constant supply of fresh drinking water. Ironically, even in an age of unparalleled access to safe, clean water, many Australians don’t get enough of this life-giving elixir – experts estimate that as much as half of the adult population experiences mild dehydration on a regular basis.
7 compelling reasons why you should eat Fruit At Work
5 August 2020

In a recent Aussie survey conducted by Wonderful Pistachios, it was found that the average office worker spends approximately $984 on office snacks per year, and 39 per cent keep a ‘snack stash’ in their office drawer. Surprisingly, the most available work snack was revealed as biscuits (73%), but the most likely work snack eaten by surveyed office workers was fruit (54%).
Six tips to achieve a better work-life balance for women
5 August 2020

In just a few days, we’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day. And goodness haven’t times changed in just a few decades. Today’s modern woman makes up almost half the workforce, with many achieving the highest leadership positions. Women are expected to work harder and smarter than ever before, and in many cases nowadays, juggle raising a family and caring for ageing parents and ailing family members.
You'll be glad you picked a pear
5 August 2020

This month, you’ll notice an increase in the most divine perfectly ripe and juicy pears in your Fruit at Work boxes. If the colour doesn’t tempt you alone, take a look at how biting into one of these world favourites can help you stay healthy at work!