{"id":15480,"date":"2015-11-24T12:28:11","date_gmt":"2015-11-24T20:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/exclusive-wine.flywheelsites.com\/?p=15480"},"modified":"2015-11-24T12:28:11","modified_gmt":"2015-11-24T20:28:11","slug":"snacking-157-in-southern-california-inland-empire-los-angeles-orange-county-san-bernardino-and-riverside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dependablevend.com\/es\/snacking-157-in-southern-california-inland-empire-los-angeles-orange-county-san-bernardino-and-riverside\/","title":{"rendered":"Snacking 15\/7 in Southern California, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside"},"content":{"rendered":"

America\u2019s eating trends are changing and as they do, the three meal a day trend of breakfast, lunch and dinner is quickly \"\"being replaced by a new trend:<\/strong>
\nBreakfast. Snack. Lunch. Snack. Snack. Dinner. Snack. Snack. Snack.
\nA recent study performed by Salk Institute and published in Cell Metabolism asked 150 San Diego men and women to record what they ate each day by taking pictures of their \u201cmeals\u201d and recording them using a mobile app.
\nHere\u2019s what the study revealed:
\n\u2022 Many consumers ate over larger time spans than they thought<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022 Over half of the participants ate over a 15 hour time period<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022 Less than 25% of calories consumed came before noon<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022 More than 35% of calories consumed came after 6pm<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u2022 Overweight participants who were accustomed to eating over 14 hours a day, reported reduced body weight by 3.5%, increased energy and improved sleep by reducing consumption time between 10 and 11 hours<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe study also showed that continuously eating resulted in a \u201cmetabolic jetlag,\u201d similar to what one might experience after traveling between time zones.
\nSo what does this mean for you and your business in Southern California, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside?
\nThe Department of Labor has determined that the average workday and\/or time spent on work related activities is 8.7 hours a day (which means work takes over 1\/3 of the average American\u2019s day). If the study\u2019s findings are correct then that means a good portion of your workforce is snacking on a continual basis and potentially feeling sluggish because of it.
\nIn a Google world where more and more companies are providing snacks on campus how do you compete with the trend while also making sure the benefit is a benefit to your employees\u2019 stomach without being a hindrance to their productivity?
\n\"HealthyHere are a few ideas:
\n\u2022 If providing vending machines<\/a> on campus \u2013 make sure your Southern California, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside vendor is offering a large variety of healthy snacks including trail mixes, low fat granola bars and nuts<\/em><\/strong>
\n \u2022 If giving away snacks and beverages at no charge \u2013 work with your vendor to create a menu that offers variety but substance. Think protein.<\/em><\/strong>
\n \u2022 Regardless of what type of snack program you offer educate employees on snacking. Maybe even encourage them to track their snacking habits via their smart phone for a few days. They may find that they are snacking more often than they think and over a longer time period than they thought. If so, some ways to help get over the \u201cjet lag\u201d may be to:<\/em><\/strong>
\no Reduce your snacking<\/a> window. If you ate over 15 hours cut down to 11
\no Eat on a Schedule \u2013 some studies suggest that timing when you eat and sticking to a routine can reduce weight and increase muscle mass regardless of what it is you\u2019re snacking on
\no Change the snacks you consume
\n\u2022 Walnuts instead of potato chips \u2013 will take care of the oil craving and the crunch<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022 Low fat yogurt or dried fruit instead of candy if you\u2019re craving something sweet<\/strong><\/em>
\n \u2022 Want more crunchy? \u2013 Consider celery, carrot sticks or whole wheat crackers<\/strong><\/em>
\nIn short, we\u2019re not recommending that you get rid of your snack program (it\u2019s a benefit for a reason) but maybe it\u2019s time to revamp it, switch up your menus and help your employees create a better snacking routine. Call Dependable Vending<\/a> today at 800.785.3803 ext. 223 for a free no-obligation consultation of your break room needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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