Brain Power Snacks for the Office

Most employees go through the 2 O’clock slump, but are there snacks that could prevent this slump?

Anyone who’s ever sat in an office for even a single day of their life knows about the 2 O’clock slump. You realize you’re tired, and your lunch break is over, but 5’o clock is still very far away, and a nap just sounds so good right about now. We’ve all been there. Luckily for all business owners, there are a few snacks that can power the brain to avoid this mental slump. If you want to treat your employees to a free energy boost so their productivity doesn’t take a nosedive, make sure that you purchase one or all of these brain power snacks.

Our best advice is to avoid high processed carb foods and go with ones that are packed with protein and (healthy) fat. The longer their body’s metabolism is active, the longer their brains will remain active.

Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, pecans, and pistachios all contain omega-3s, a fatty nutrient that fuels brains really well. It digests slowly, which keeps their engines going for the long haul.

Greek Yogurt: Yogurt is another good healthy fat that keeps you satisfied past 2:00 p.m. Adding some berries with yogurt adds fibrous carbs, which the body takes a while to digest, and keeps the metabolism going throughout the day.

Avocado: Like nuts, avocado contains a lot of fatty nutrients–all of which the brain uses to fuel its high processing power. Additionally, avocado is just plain delicious so why not purchase these for your hard working employees?

When your clients want to increase their productivity, they need to have the right snacks. When they want to protect their business, they need to have the right business insurance. At PMC Insurance Group, we’re experts on small business insurance in MA and can help you put the proper policies in place. To learn more about getting competitive coverage for your small business clients, contact us today.

By PMC Insurance Group

Since 1996, PMC Insurance Group has worked to help independent agents grow their client base by offering workers' compensation solutions for a wide array of businesses. As one of the most distinguished workers' compensation wholesalers in the country, we have the tools and resources to help you create coverage programs for both small businesses and large accounts.