Health and Nutrition Tips for 2006; ARAMARK Offers Suggestions for Staying Healthy in the New Year
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 2005-- For most Americans, nutrition and exercise goals will top New Year's resolution lists for 2006. ARAMARK, one of North America's largest food and vending operators, presents health and nutrition tips for helping you stick to your resolutions:
Drink More Water
Although most people understand the benefits of water, most of us still don't drink enough of it during the day. Water has zero calories, zero caffeine, zero carbs, and is the perfect beverage to curb your appetite and reduce hunger cravings.
Snack Wisely
Many people find that eating a couple of small snacks throughout the day helps them to make healthier choices at meal time. At the office, many healthy snacks can be found in vending machines such as low fat granola bars, pretzels, trail mix and baked chips.
Drink Your Coffee
Recent studies indicate that drinking coffee in moderation can be good for your health. For example, drinking four or more cups of coffee a day may slightly lower your risk of developing high blood pressure and may also contribute to healthier blood sugar levels. Do the calories in coffee have you worried? Use nonfat milk or cream in your coffee, limit your use of sugar, or switch to alternative sweeteners.
Try Tea
Tea is a nocalorie, nofat beverage and a natural source of antioxidants which helps the body fight harmful free radicals which may lead to cancer and heart disease. Drinking tea has also been shown to improve digestion, strengthen the immune system and boost metabolism. Try it hot with nonfat milk or honey, or chilled with lemon and artificial sweetener.
Get Moving!
Remember that every little bit of physical activity helps your health. Try parking a little farther from work than usual, or get off the bus one stop earlier. Emailing or phoning your coworker may be more convenient, but walking across the office to deliver the message in person gets your blood pumping.
Remember: Everything in Moderation
The key to keeping your resolutions is making the correct choices most of the time. But that won't always happen, so be prepared to deal with your cravings. For example, if you want soda instead of water, don't deny yourself, but pick diet soda instead. If you need that midafternoon chocolate break, choose a chocolate chip granola bar instead of a candy bar. And if you truly can't resist that candy bar? Eat one and move on. Remember: Stay motivated and take all things in moderation.
About ARAMARK Refreshment Services
ARAMARK provides workplace refreshments to more than 100,000 locations throughout North America, offering clients a single source for office coffee service, water filtration, brandname beverages, and food and breakroom essentials. Through its Complete Breaktime Experience(TM), ARAMARK offers a holistic approach to providing outstanding client service.
About ARAMARK
ARAMARK Corporation (NYSE:RMK) is a world leader in providing awardwinning food and facilities management services to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and corporations, as well as providing uniform and career apparel. ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry in the 2005 FORTUNE 500 survey and was also named one of "America's Most Admired Companies" by FORTUNE magazine in 2005, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 242,500 employees serving clients in 20 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com
Contact Information
ARAMARK Corporation, Philadelphia
Kristine Grow, 2152383538
growkristine@aramark.com
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