October 6th is National Fruit At Work Day #FruitAtWorkDay which I wish I had knew about when we went shopping the other day. I would have picked up #Fruit for David’s lunches and extra for Charlie to snack on this week. Before you ask what about me. I would have gotten Applesauce because I don’t like any kind of Fruit. Do you?
National Fruit at Work Day, is celebrated on October 6th this year. National Fruit At Work Day is set aside to encourage people to put down their Coffee and junk food consumption and embrace a healthier work lifestyle.
Can you believe that National Fruit at Work Day has been celebrated for over 21 years? Meaning National Fruit At Work Day has been around for a while now. National Fruit at Work Day celebrates every Fruit that has given us its delicious juiciness and boost in work performance. In fact, National Fruit at Work Day falls within that time when many Fruits, known to boost productivity, come into Season. Including Berries, Bananas, and Apples.
The history of National Fruit at Work Day began during the dot-com era when the founder of The FruitGuys discovered the unhealthy eating behavior among employees in the San Francisco area. People were too occupied to get healthy meals, so they settled for Coffee and junk food. That led him to establish The FruitGuys in 1998, which delivers Fruits to people at their work across the United States.
In 2000, The FruitGuys announced National Fruit at Work Day as a Holiday “to celebrate the importance of healthy snacking in the workplace and honor the food that successfully fuels a busy day.” Every National Fruit at Work Day, The FruitGuys offer interested companies in the U.S. a complimentary mini crate of Fruit for their offices. I wonder if this includes Home Based Business owners who work out of there homes. Looks like something I need to check into. What about you?
National Fruit at Work Day Activities
- Do you consider yourself to be creative? Every National Fruit at Work Day, The FruitGuys organize a diorama drama photo contest where individuals can enter by submitting a photo of their Fruit diorama. The winner gets free fresh Fruit for a whole month! If you are interested, keep tabs on the National Fruit at Work Day website for this year’s contest and start working on your Fruit diorama idea.
- National Fruit at Work Day offers a unique opportunity to be your favorite Fruit. If your workplace has relaxed dress codes, you can celebrate National Fruit At Work Day of fruitiness by dressing up as your favorite Fruit to wear to work. If not, you can host an after-work Fruit costume hangout.
- You can celebrate National Fruit at Work Day by raising awareness about healthy snacking at work and asking your employer to improve office nutrition. You can also share fresh Fruits with your colleagues during lunch.
Facts About Fruits
- Did you know an Apple contains a high amount of natural Sugar that can provide you with sufficient energy all day without the jolts and mood swings associated with caffeine?
- Contrary to popular belief, Pumpkins, Cucumbers, and Avocados are Fruits, not Vegetables.
- Research has shown that natural purple and blue Fruits, like Blueberries and Concord Grapes, help reverse memory loss and improve motor skills.
- Did you know Pineapples are not a variety of Apples but a collection of fused Berries.
- Mangoes topped people’s favorites including apples and Bananas, as the most commonly eaten Fruit in the world.
Why People Love National Fruit at Work Day
- According to research, eating Vegetables and Fruits throughout the day will help you maintain constant energy levels and mood and increase your focus and memory. These include Fruits like Blueberries, Strawberries, Avocado, or Eggplant.
- When making snacking decisions during working hours, most of us tend to go for Burgers, French Fries, or Soda for that quick energy boost. But these foods only provide a short period of high energy followed by a big slump that leaves you entirely drained. To maintain the energy and health needed for your work performance, stock up on Fruits and less on junk food!
- Did you know Fruits are a crucial element of a balanced diet? Fruits contain the right amount of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and plant chemicals needed to safeguard you against the leading causes of death like heart disease, Cancer, and high blood pressure.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
