Tag: #LunchtimeJoy

On April 13th, we have an opportunity to break a trend that has been occurring around the country by joining National Make Lunch Count Day.

According to a recent study commissioned by TGI Fridays, the majority of U.S. workers suffer from “FOLO” – otherwise known as a “Fear of Lunching Out.” Many workers eat lunch at their desk at least twice a week (73%) while one-third have lunch at their desk every day of the week. Don’t fear lunching out any longer!

Taking a break from the workday improves productivity. That includes taking a lunch break. Leaving the office or even your desk for 20-30 minutes to refuel also reinvigorates your creative juices. Our brains and bodies need the daily break. When you return, you’ll be refreshed and ready for new ideas and approaches to whatever your job throws your way.

Include fresh vegetables and lean proteins with your lunch. Restaurant portions tend to be oversized, so divide your plate in half and take the rest home for supper. Finally, drink water or tea instead of carbonated beverages.

NATIONAL MAKE LUNCH COUNT DAY HISTORY

TGI Fridays founded National Make Lunch Count Day in 2016 to remind American workers to get away from their desks for lunch.

The observance is here to remedy FOLO and help American workers increase their creativity and productivity.

Getting to know your co-workers can be awkward sometimes. Great conversation starters include:

What was the best movie you watched last year?
What skill do you wish you had but don’t?
If you could travel anywhere in the world right this moment, where would it be?
Everyone has at least one talent. What’s yours?

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalMakeLunchCountDay

Break the cycle of FOLO. Get away from your desk.
Join your co-workers and enjoy a real lunch with stimulating conversation.
Share your favorite ways to make lunch count and promote them with your peers.
Don’t just do it today, do it every day! Use #NationalMakeLunchCount to share on social media.

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National Pack Your Lunch Day on March 10 encourages everyone across the country to take their lunch to work, school or where ever they’re spending the day. It’s an opportunity to revitalize lunchtime with fresh and healthful meal choices.

Packing your lunch has benefits you may not expect. One of the immediate benefits is savings. Many home-prepared lunches cost less than ordering off the take-out menu or eating out. Another benefit of making your own lunch is controlling portion sizes and ingredients. By adding fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your lunches, they will be healthier, too.

Mickey Mouse was the first licensed character to appear on a lunchbox in 1935.
The 1950 Hopalong Cassidy lunchbox was the first lunchbox based on a television show.

While some foods pack well for lunch, others don’t fare so well. If you’re new to packing lunches, check out this starter list:

Hardboiled egg – provides a serving of protein
- peeled and placed in a separate container
Fresh vegetables – choose a dipping sauce like ranch or balsamic vinegar
- carrots sticks, celery sticks, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes
Whole fruit – apple, orange, banana, grapes, berries
Yogurt – provides a serving of dairy
Salad – prepared with deli meats of your choosing
- place dressing in a separate container
Cheese
Crackers
Nuts

You will want to include a gel pack to keep your food chilled until lunchtime, even if you’re reheating leftovers.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #PackYourLunchDay

Make a plan and a shopping list begin taking more lunches. You might be surprised how much you enjoy it. Bring a packed lunch to work, school or a friend’s house and use #PackYourLunchDay to post on social media.