The type of food we eat could affect our performance in the workplace. It might make us a danger to our colleagues. This video is a real life story of how it caused a fatal workplace accident.
What we eat has a direct connection to our mood, performance and our safety throughout the day.
TIPS TO REMEMBER
- People tend to take more shortcuts when they are tired or stressed
- Distractions cause more accidents than any other factor
- Eating right is important
- Breakfast gives you the right energy boost to start up your day
- The type of food eaten determines the energy levels that one can maintain during the day
- Avoid energy drinks and high sugar foods because they lead to blood sugar highs and lows
- Blood sugar highs and lows leads to mood changes all day. One minute you are alert and as soon as your supply runs low, you feel drowsy and weak
- Avoid cookies, pastries, candy bars because they lead to erratic blood sugar levels
- Maintain blood sugar on even level by eating whole grain carbohydrates, cereals, breads or fruits
- If you feel fatigued, stop work.
