We’ve all heard the usual wellness tips: drink more water, take breaks, don’t forget to stretch and have a mental health day every so often. While those are important, they are probably already well-established parts of your wellness in the workplace initiatives.
So, what if we added a twist—something fresh and invigorating to kickstart wellbeing initiatives in the workplace once and for all?
As an office fruit box delivery company in London, we believe wellness should be as exciting and varied as the fruits in our boxes. So, if the wellness initiatives in your office are looking a bit stale, here are some ideas to spice things up a bit. Let’s dive into some unique ways to keep your workplace healthy, vibrant, and, dare we say it, a bit more fruitful.
How to Promote Employee Wellbeing and Healthy Eating
1. Fruity Fridays: Boosting Morale One Banana at a Time
Let's start with something simple yet incredibly effective: Fruity Fridays. Celebrate the end of the work with a sweet and healthy snack and some team bonding.
Each Friday, treat your team to a surprise fruit box—filled with exotic fruits like dragon fruit, mango, or papaya. Your team can enjoy a tasty and healthy snack and nothing says "team bonding" like trying to figure out how to peel a rambutan together!
2. Vitamin C Your Way to Better Meetings
The dreaded afternoon slump—it hits hard, especially during meetings. So, for a quick and healthy pick-me-up, introduce a citrus twist into your team's mid-meeting meals. A platter of oranges, grapefruits, and even some tangy lemons can bring a refreshing energy boost. The vitamin C will perk everyone up, making brainstorming sessions a bit more "pulp-able."
Vitamin C isn't just good for an energy boost, though. It's great for boosting the immune system to keep colds at bay, it acts as an antioxidant, helps the body absorb iron and can help achieve healthier skin. So, encourage employees to enjoy fruit packed with vitamin C and everyone will enjoy the well-being benefits.
The antioxidant and immune system-boosting properties of citrus fruits can also help the financial well-being of your business keeping employee wellness high and preventing sick days.
3. The Apple-a-Day Challenge
Healthy habits stick when they’re fun, and what’s more fun than a challenge? Launch an "Apple-a-Day" challenge in the office. The idea is simple: everyone gets an apple each day, and whoever can keep up the streak of eating it the longest wins a prize. Not only does this encourage healthy snacking, but it also adds a dash of competition that can keep the workplace buzzing with excitement.
Apples can reduce the risk of heart disease, help with weight loss, improve brain and gut health and so much more! The humble little apple didn't just help think up gravity, it is a powerhouse in the nutrient department too. So, an apple really does keep the doctor away and it's a must-have ingredient in your workplace wellness programs.
4. Fruit-Inspired Mindfulness Breaks
Wellness isn’t just about physical health; mental well-being is just as crucial and we're sure your mental health resources are top-notch. However, this is another area in which having fresh fruit can help.
Introduce fruit-inspired mindfulness breaks. Have you ever truly experienced an orange? The texture, the aroma, the vibrant colour —these are things we often overlook. Encourage your team to take five minutes to eat a piece of fruit mindfully. It’s a small act that can ground you in the present moment, reducing stress and increasing focus.
These types of mental health initiatives can do wonders for employee health. During these sessions (and every day) encourage your team to enjoy bananas, apples, citrus fruit, berries and kiwis. All of these have been linked to good mental health in recent studies. So, while they won't replace stress management or a health risk assessment, eating these fruits daily can help with employee satisfaction and overall happiness.
5. Smoothie Mornings: A Fresh Start
Nothing says job satisfaction and employee engagement like a "build-your-own-smoothie" station. Help your team build positive relationships with each other and get a nutrient boost the moment they walk into work. Provide a variety of fruits, some greens, and a selection of different kinds of milk or juices and let them run wild (within reason).
It’s a creative way to start the day with a nutritious breakfast. Plus, team members can swap recipes, share their concoctions, and maybe even discover a new favourite combo (spinach and pineapple, anyone?)
6. Fruit Ninja Challenge: Active Wellness
Now, we’re not suggesting you start slicing fruit with a katana in the office, but if you have a load of fruit from Ripe and happen to have a katana lying around...
This is another fruit-based challenge, of course, that doesn't include any sharp objects (thankfully). Set up a friendly competition with small, safe, and fun physical challenges—like a fruit toss, watermelon bowling, strawberry on a spoon or even real-life Fruit Ninja if you're daring enough.
It doesn't even need to be fruit-based. It could be as simple as a race around the building. Physical activity, even in small doses, can boost endorphins and energy levels, creating a more dynamic workplace and doing wonders for mental wellness.
7. Seed of Thought: The Wellness Garden
Finally, plant the seeds of wellness—literally! Start a small office garden with herbs, small fruit plants, or even just a pot of strawberries. Or give everyone a few packets of seeds so they can go home and create their own herb gardens or tropical paradise.
Tending to plants can reduce stress, and there’s something incredibly satisfying about harvesting your own snacks. Plus, if your employees get the gardening bug, it's another way for them to strike a healthy work-life balance which is vital to a healthy, happy workplace!
Conclusion: Peel, Share, and Enjoy!
Promoting wellness in the workplace doesn’t have to be the same old routine. We have plenty of blog posts highlighting some really valuable ways of transforming your wellness initiatives and ensuring your employees are as happy and healthy as possible.
And don't forget the healthy office snacks! If you're in London, Ripe stock the tastiest, healthiest and freshest snacks and deliver them directly to your door!
With these fruity and fun ideas, you can energise your team, boost morale, and cultivate a healthier, happier work environment. So, go ahead—mix it up, peel back those layers, and let your workplace wellness blossom into something truly refreshing!
