According to Study Finds, ‘activity snacks’ help improve the health of employees forced to remain stationary for most of the day. The new findings were discovered by researchers at the University of Toronto. So, what qualifies as an activity snack?
While you’re probably waiting on a now trending list of fruits nuts and veggies to eat, close your mouth. A quick activity snack has nothing to do with food at all. According to an associate professor of muscle physiology, an activity snack is two minutes of walking or sitting to stand squats. The professor says the two-minute short bursts help your body use more amino acids gained from food to build muscle proteins. The activity snacks help the body improve the way your body clears sugar from your meals. Researchers say this study highlights the importance of how moving after you eat can make your nutrition better.
If you’re still adjusting to working from or are back putting in long hours at the corporate office, here are some other healthy habits to have while sitting.
According to Concept Seating, half the battle is sitting properly. You should sit at least 20 inches away from your computer monitor. Your feet should rest on the floor and legs should be at a 90-degree angle. There are also other deskercise options when stationary. You can try a combination of ab holds, leg raises, spinal twist, and neck stretches. Last, consider investing in an ergonomic chair. There are claims these chairs give posture support, improve blood circulation and boosts productivity.
Don’t worry. You may be a little disappointed after seeing the word activity snacks, but not seeing a list of food. So, here’s a few snacks that actually can boost your activity while seating at the office.
Almonds, bananas, green tea, and water are known to help boost brain activity.
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