The dangers of eating lunch at your desk that cannot be ignored
Busy people often eat lunch at their desks to save time. However, this habit is very harmful to health and increases the risk of obesity.
According to a recent study in the US, eating lunch at your desk puts you at risk of obesity and many diseases. This study was conducted on 5,000 office workers who regularly ate unhealthy salty and starchy foods at their desks.
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Office lunches are often high in saturated fat and sugar, low in healthy whole grains or fruits, and low in calories. A previous British study of 8,000 people found that those who regularly ate at their desks or in the company cafeteria were more likely to be obese. They also tended to have low vitamin levels and high cholesterol.
Studies show that lunch is best eaten at a fixed time, without distractions and slowly. This will help you control the amount of food you take in, limiting weight gain.
However, eating lunch at your desk often causes people to consume food in a hurry. They also often take advantage of the opportunity to glue their eyes to the screen while eating. This makes it easier to overeat, as well as slows down digestion.
In addition, many companies provide free snacks for employees. However, most of them are ready-made foods, high in salt and saturated fat, which can easily lead to weight gain, especially for those who have to sit a lot in the office environment.
