Compass Offices' growing presence across APAC in the last decade testifies to its commitment and dedication to building flexible offices for businesses of all sizes and industries. As demand for flexible offices evolve overtime, workplace strategies for corporate and business professionals have shifted considerably in light of changing environmental factors, personal preferences and the increased prevalence of hybrid work arrangements.
Compass Offices has succeeded in filling in a gap in the market for efficient, high-end office space for businesses are increasingly looking for flexible and sustainable workspaces that can accommodate the latest technology and support the well-being of their staff. In this regard, we acknowledge the transformative power of food and effective office exercises in this article by identifying realistic approaches to health maintenance within the context of a flexible workspace. Throughout this endeavor, one critical component that frequently takes center stage involves one’s diet and the role it plays in improving energy levels, immunological function, and general quality of life.
Diet and lifestyles are two aspects that can modify immediately and with relative ease. This article identifies raw ingredients and food choices that go beyond plain nourishment from morning pleasures to fulfilling main meals, refreshing salads to decadent desserts. The goal is to provide you with a varied culinary pallet that includes both traditional comforts and fascinating new sensations that simultaneously promote your well-being and nutritional intake. Let us immerse ourselves in this culinary adventure together and utilise the power of wholesome foods to reinforce our bodies, inspire our creativity, and instill joy in the kitchen.
Realistic Approaches to Adopt
At a time when diseases loom large on our individual and communal horizon, turning to re-consider the modern lifestyle is an imperative endeavor. Epidemiological research shows that good eating habits not only promote overall health, it also leads to better cognitive functions that will enable one to accomplish more. This process often entails meal planning, mindful eating and finding joy in creating heartful dishes. Mainstream culture and the contemporary flexible workspace also celebrates and supports the notion of self-care beyond healthy eating, such as physical activity or stress management that correlates with one’s emotional well-being.
A Definite Link Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Diseases
Regular physical activity is one of the most direct ways to cope with weight and to remain in shape. Exercise not only mitigates disease risks through weight control, it can also modify the ways in which our body physically stores and processes the foods we consume. Physical activities, particularly weight-bearing exercises like walking and light jogging are essential for bone health. This can be easily achieved in the flexible workspace by going on walks or a mid-day gym session that will promote one’s psychological wellbeing by increasing the levels of endorphins in the body.
A Balanced Diet
Nutrition as a source of energy remains vital for every cellular process in our bodies and nutritionists frequently emphasise the importance of considering the health effects of the ingredients, we consume to fuel our bodies and how that will influence one’s mood and health. Understandably, the media reports often present contradictory and conflicting advice on the benefits or risks of consumption of certain foods. As diet and its effect on health remains to be a complex subject, this following is a guide on healthy food choices and an itemised list of questionable alternatives that we should be cautious of. After all, a diverse intake of ingredients and nutrients at every meal is a concept endorsed by nutritionist and medical practitioners alike.
Foods to Consume
These are foods that can offer significant health benefits, so it is worth looking to include a diverse range of produce and healthy vegetables in your diet on a regular and, in most cases, frequent basis. Athis food group is especially rich in antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamins C, E and remains to be an important source of dietary fiber. Particularly good choices include the following:
• Tomatoes: A powerful source of the antioxidant lycopene after cooking
• Cruciferous vegetables: Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage are excellent sources of phytonutrients.
• Dark green leafy vegetable: Spinach, kale, and beet leaves are loaded with folate
• Wholegrain starchy staples: Nutrient-rich quinoa, bulgur, spelt, brown rice, potatoes, and wholegrain breads.
• Beans: An excellent source of vegetable protein. Beans provide a range of other valuable nutrients, including calcium, iron, and vitamin B.
• Omega-3 rich oily fish: Salmon, sardines and mackerel ensures a dietary source of vitamin D that promote calcium uptake by the bones.
• Olive oil: A first choice for cooking and salad dressings!
Foods to Consume in Moderation
Deprivation is never the solution to sustainable habits and good health. In fact, the labelling of any individual food as bad to be avoided could be misleading. The following foods are often labelled in the aforementioned manner but remain to be important sources of vital nutrients and warrants inclusion in a balanced diet.
• Red Meats – High-quality red meats (lean cuts) can be a great source of valuable nutrients, especially B vitamins and minerals – notably zinc, iron, and selenium.
• Dairy foods – Great sources of protein and calcium vital for bone health. Gain benefits from low-fat milk, plain yogurt, and low-fat cream cheese and limit the intake of their high-fat counterparts.
Food Groups to be Cautious of…
• Alcohol
• Trans fatty acids often found in readymade cookies, cakes, and pastries made with partially hydrogenated fats and oils
• Hard margarines
• Meat products such as burgers, kababs, pies and pastries
• Fat spread made using partially hydrogenated oils
• Savory snacks such as potato chips
• Candies – it is advisable to limit or avoid sources of refined sugar associated with high blood glucose levels and consequently elevated insulin concentrations
• Processed meats with preservatives including bacon, ham and hotdogs, are thought (but not proven) to be carcinogenic
Compass Wellness Capsule – A Day in the Life of Our Member
9:00
A friendly face greets you upon arrival at Compass Offices’ reception, leading you through the welcoming lounge to our flexible workspace.
11:00
Hit up the gym nearby for a quick workout before your guests arrive for a conference, made easy with Compass Offices’ latest conference equipment.
13:00
Take a healthy short walk and grab a quick takeaway hearty lunch to enjoy.
15:00
Step over to the welcoming lounge for a soothing herbal tea and casual collusion with other like-minded professionals at Compass Offices.
18:00
Book your conference equipment for your next client meeting and be presented with a selection of value-adding services.
Looking Forward
This article illustrates that regular physical activity, coupled with a well-balanced diet are some of the most effective means to improve energy levels, immunological function, and general quality of life. The adherence to good eating habits should not be solely rooted in deprivation but regarded as a lifestyle conducive to flexible work arrangements and other contemporary tendencies. It is also imperative for one to continuously review creditable resources related to the subject matter, including creditable publications, Institutional websites and support groups to garner additional information about nutrients and wellness.
About Compass Offices
Compass Offices is one of Asia Pacific’s fastest-growing providers of flexible workspaces for corporate and business professionals, growing startups, enterprise teams and international conglomerates.
Since 2009, our global support teams have been dedicated to providing our clients with an innovative bespoke business ready workplace and professional services that facilitate growth in today’s changing risk environment.
We present a growing portfolio of over 50 locations across 10 cities, serving a network of over 20,000 clients. Our enterprise-grade IT infrastructure and communication solutions are designed to meet the opportunities of the modern workplace.
For further information, please visit www.compassoffices.com