Convenience may be the key for workplace fruit eaters, if one commentator is to be believed.

Writing for the Manchester Evening News, Helen Turner stated one of the best ways to ensure a diet contains plenty of juicy perishables is to make it "easy to pick up and eat".

She suggested a fun way of filling your tummy with a range of the foodstuff is to make a fruit salad, which can be snacked on throughout the day.

Ms Turner made the recommendations as part of a section of the newspaper titled I Love Me, which saw her offer advice to a family on how to improve their wellbeing.

The Jays, from Worsley, wanted to know how to ditch fatty meals for healthier options.

Mum Elizabeth told the news provider: "Natasha [her daughter] is the healthiest, as she is addicted to fruit and smoothies."

In related news, a recent study by PruHealth found offering free fruit at work is an incentive many small and medium-sized enterprises are turning to in order to motivate staff.

By Rebecca Mills

Those who eat fruit at work could go back to school in their thinking, if one commentator’s guidance is followed.

Nassau Guardian columnist Shavaughn Moss has offered tips on how to pack the perfect midday meal for kids, which could also be pertinent for adults looking to improve their wellbeing.

She sought the advice of Shandera Smith, a dietician at the local department of public health, who underlined the importance of representing as many food groups as possible in a daily pack-up.

The expert explained fruits, vegetables, cereals, peas and beans could all put in an appearance and stated varying the contents of Tupperware boxes could be key to ensuring people’s welfare.

Among the worst things individuals can tuck into as the clock strikes 12 are chips, fizzy drinks and sugary snacks, she added.

In related news, US physician’s assistant Tamara Dolphens recently told the Omaha World-Herald consuming whole fruit is more healthy than drinking its juice.

She explained that "anything you have to bite into … is better".

By Noel Plumbly

A new study has revealed giving out free fruit at work is a popular move for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMES).

The Workplace Health Report, conducted by PruHealth, found the ways businesses can tackle workplace welfare can vary.

Larger companies tend to offer initiatives such as free or discounted leisure centre memberships, medical treatment and insurance and counselling.

Less major operations tended to focus on cheaper options, such as providing an office fruit basket (12 per cent) and exercise classes (nine per cent).

Some 55 per cent of senior executives at SMEs believe the good health of staff should be near the top of the agenda, the data revealed.

Commenting, chief executive officer at PruHealth Shaun Matisonn said: "Not only are employees demanding these types of … benefits, but with the pressures of the current economic environment, fostering a healthy workforce has never been more important to help aid both morale and productivity."

He added "smaller-scale" initiatives such as office fruit baskets could be just as useful as bigger gestures.

In related news, Sussex firm Vero Screen recently reaped great results after offering free juicy perishables to workers, thisismoney.co.uk related.

By Rebecca Mills

Those who eat fruit at work could follow the lead of one US businesswoman, who has reportedly taken her passion for juicy perishables into her career.

Jennie Albano told the Miami New Times’ Health Food blog she was inspired to start her new vending machine firm – which is set to dole out apples and bananas to school kids – by her upbringing.

"Everyday our lunch was filled with whole grains and real fruit. That’s kind of the main reason we’re doing it," she said.

The Natural Choice Vending company is run by Ms Albano and her sister Rebecca.

Its equipment is being rolled out into educational institutions across America, in an attempt to improve the diets of students.

Of course, one way workers may be able to get a daily dose of pears and grapes could be to arrange an office fruit delivery, which could ensure the juicy perishables are as fresh as possible.

It may be a move that instigates weight loss for some employees – the Sun newspaper’s Fit Squad recently stated replacing sugary treats with fruit can help people shed the pounds.

By Noel Plumbly

Offering free fruit at work can increase productivity and morale, if the experiences of one firm are anything to go by.

Vero Screen has reaped great results since setting up a bowl of juicy perishables in its office in West Sussex, thisismoney.co.uk relayed.

Co-founder of the Hove company Rupert Emson explained this simple, cheap provision was a more cost-effective option than devising pension schemes or handing out discounted healthcare.

"Since setting up on our own, our productivity is up 100 per cent. Last year, our turnover grew by 100 per cent and is on target to rise 85 per cent this year. To date, we have not lost a single client," he remarked.

Other tactics the organisation has employed have included a book club and early finish on Friday for socialising.

Earlier this year, a Volvo Trucks study found eating fruit at work can affect alertness.

The report discovered consuming complex carbohydrates – found in foods such as apples, pears and oranges – can contribute to improved brain function.

By Rebecca Mills

Eating fruit at work is a good way to increase your intake and reach the recommended five a day.

In addition to the known health benefits, it can add to a varied diet that keeps the gut healthy, one doctor has said.

Today (August 24th) is the start of National Gut Week, which aims to raise awareness about ways to keep the digestive system in tip-top condition.

Dr Maxton Pitcher is a consultant gastroenterologist at St Mark’s Hospital in London and told the Chester Chronicle that taking in enough fresh fruit and vegetables each day can help the gut to absorb and process nutrients.

He also suggested eating wholegrain foods instead of white bread, pasta and rice, as this will increase fibre consumption and provide minerals and antioxidants.

"Yoghurts can also improve the barrier function of the gut wall and stimulate its immune system of defence," Dr Pitcher added.

Adding fruit to yoghurt can be a great way of combining these two ideas. Why not try adding chopped up banana or the last strawberries of summer?

By Isabel Carter

People who regularly tuck into fruit at work could be well on their way to sticking to a "sustainable healthy eating plan", something an expert has commented on.

According to Dr James Stubbs, sticking to a long-term food timetable is the best way of avoiding over indulgence in sugary snacks and gorging on high-fat meals.

He is an obesity researcher at Slimming World and argued those who put the right fuel in their tummies are less likely to struggle with the temptation to stuff themselves with sweet treats.

"[Our firm] advocates filling up on satisfying foods like pasta, rice, potatoes, fruit and veg and lean meat and fish … your taste buds don’t have to suffer just because you’re eating healthily," he remarked.

Statistics release by the NHS earlier this year revealed in 2007, 24 per cent of adults in the UK were classified as obese.

Although men and women were equally likely to be this size, there was more of a chance of males being overweight than ladies – 41 per cent compared to 32 per cent.

By Isabel Carter