Corporate offices right across London are clamouring to show off their clean-living credentials. From gym facilities and health screens to eco-friendly office schemes, companies in London that haven’t yet taken a more holistic approach to their staff’s welfare are starting to look very old-fashioned indeed.

Crucial to this new emphasis on health in the workplace (and of course beyond it) is good quality, sustainable corporate catering. At All in Hand, we’ve worked with dozens of city businesses to introduce new healthy eating menus to office canteens across London. Not only does good nutrition help to keep your employees happy and healthy, it turbocharges productivity as well.

Certain foods contain vitamins and minerals essential for the average office worker—from lutein for eye health to low-fat proteins and carbs. Our aim has consistently been to combine these ingredients—locally sourced when possible—to create appealing dishes that actually satisfy, rather than bury, the body’s hunger. In our experience, office workers have grown immensely tired of insufficient nutrition, and frustrated by those midday energy kicks that fizzle out by mid-afternoon.

Corporate catering has changed. Whereas in the past ‘healthy eating schemes’ involved preaching to sometimes unreceptive staff on the importance of good nutrition, staff nowadays demand nothing less. This is great news for forward-thinking corporate caterers, and some of our most popular dishes at All in Hand are healthy buffet salads packed with all the micro and macronutrients that office workers need to stay on top form.

A case in point: Our walnut and goats cheese salad with puy lentils. Puy lentils are a great, low cholesterol source of soluble fiber and good protein. They promote weight loss, efficient digestion, and a healthy heart. Lentils are also an excellent way to stabilize blood sugar and keep energy levels constant. Meanwhile, a generous serving of walnuts provides omega-3 essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and other vital nutrients.

Take a look at our healthy buffet menu for more nutritionally balanced dishes and revolutionise your workplace today.

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