Office Snacks

You might have noticed that we consider the break room as the heart and soul of your busy NJ office. It’s the one place you can guarantee people will enjoy stopping off between tasks, on their way in or out of the building each day, as well as when they are entertaining visitors from outside the firm. Since everyone needs a bite to eat now and then, studies continue to show that small, nutrient-heavy portions of food throughout the day keep our bodies running more smoothly.  People are increasingly aware of the impact their food choices have on their wellbeing, so providing an assortment of healthy snacks in your office break room is more important than ever. While this sounds like common sense, we wanted to take a few minutes to really break it down for you. So today, instead of extolling the virtues of great office coffee, we are asking

Recently the team from Corporate Essentials had a chance to visit Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, Maryland. Among the all of the amazing products on display, it was fairly easy to recognize a few things stood out. Luckily, with many healthy snack suppliers in the New Jersey area, you won’t have trouble stocking your office’s break room with wholesome snacks. According to the official Expo East Food Buyers Guide; “Clean is the new green. What’s old is new. ‘Food Tribes’ (Paleo, vegan and gluten free) continue to spread their influence. And conventional ‘don’t eat this’ dieting is being replaced by ‘do eat this’ lifestyle changes promoting nutrient-dense foods with transparent origins.” According to natural food industry analysts, these 10 overarching themes driving consumer choice and product innovation in 2017, are likely to pick up even more momentum in 2018. So without further adieu, here is the list of the

They’re a fall favorite – providing fun in the form of pick-your-own orchards and happiness in the form of your grandmother’s prized pie recipe. But how much do you really know about apples? Don’t you worry! Corporate Essentials is happy to keep you in the know about your favorite fruits and veggies. Read on to increase your ”Apple-IQ”, and soon you’ll be the leading knowledge-source for your go-to office snack.

You add it to your morning smoothie, or maybe grab one to eat in the car on your way to work. But did you know bananas are a “superfood”? And that those little brown spots on your banana after a day or two mean that your banana’s antioxidants are ramping up their effectiveness? Don’t worry – we’ve compiled some fun facts about your everyday office snack to keep you in the know about your fruits and veggies.

Healthy office snacks are a great addition to any break room, and if you are in the market for a healthy snack supplier, it might be hard to figure out where to start. Today, our team of office break room experts here at Corporate Essentials is channeling all their nibbling energy into this quick list of suggestions that will help you focus on what your teams need when they hit the break room for a quick healthy snack. Defining “healthy” First and foremost, get a clear notion of what healthy snacks are to the people in your office. You might find a high percentage of staff take part in a gluten-free diet or pursue vegan options as often as possible – if that is the case, look at snack options that cater to those preferences. Solid nutritional choices are about more than fads, but it is important to consider trending snack