Regularly snacking on fruit from the office fruit basket helps contribute to a balanced diet and can help people maintain a healthy weight, something which an increasing number of individuals are struggling to do.

Experts speaking at a the recent Stockbridge Technology Centre/Horticultural Development Company conference highlighted that the UK is currently facing an obesity epidemic, reports Horticulture Week.

This is costing the NHS millions and impacting on businesses due to an increased number of sick days.

The attendees suggested that one of the ways to tackle this problem is to get people to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Earlier this week, Liz O’Neill, head of communications at the Vegetarian Society, said that for a truly balanced diet people should eat a variety of fruits, ensuring that they get "optimum nutrition" from them.

So next time the office fruit delivery gets dropped off, make sure you select a range of fruits, such as grapes, bananas and apples, rather than just sticking to your favourite.

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If you’re eating office fruit in order to look and feel healthier then look no further than the grapes.

Eating the popular office fruit, red grapes, from the fruit box can help protect your skin from wrinkles and lack of elasticity due to the powerful antioxidant resveratrol that they contain.

If you are concerned about your skin’s radiance and complexion you should try to avoid crash diets, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Although crash diets do lead to short-term weight loss, they can cause problems to your complexion.

Instead of dieting, you should eat plenty of fresh fruit, the paper advises.

Coupling fruit consumption with drinking eight glasses of water a day as well as cutting down on alcohol and cigarettes, could leave you with glowing skin and shinier hair too.

Apples are a great fruit to take from the office fruit basket because they contain Procyanidin B-2, which slows the effects of ageing – preventing wrinkles and promoting hair growth.

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Many of you will choose fruit from the office fruit delivery because it’s a tasty snack and healthy for you.

For example, taking a plum from the office fruit basket can help you fend off damage caused by "free radicals", which, when they attack cells, can increase heart disease and cancer risks.

A new study has revealed that unhealthy things like fizzy drinks and cakes can speed up the ageing process, which is something that office fruit does not do.

Phosphate, which is a mineral found in lots of soft drinks as well as cakes, breads and processed meat, can cause skin and muscles to wither and could also damage the heart and kidneys.

Mice were tested by researchers at Harvard University in the US, who found that high doses of phosphate could lead to premature ageing.

"Humans need a healthy diet and keeping the balance of phosphate in the diet may be important for a healthy life and longevity. Avoid phosphate toxicity and enjoy a healthy life," researchers from the study said.

Next time you get a craving for something sweet, rather than grabbing a fizzy drink or cake, you should take something from the office fruit box instead.

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When your office fruit delivery arrives at your workplace, you’ve got a whole host of different office fruits to take your pick from.

Eating a variety of different office fruits from the fruit basket will help you make the most of their nutritional value, it has been claimed.

Liz O’Neill, head of communications at the Vegetarian Society, said that many experts "recommend eating a wide range of different fruits" to make sure you achieve the "optimum nutrition" from them.

A recent study conducted in the US found that phytonutrients, which are compounds that occur naturally in plants, can provide a variety of potential health benefits, including improved eye, bone and heart health as well as supporting the function of the brain and immune system.

It is believed that these benefits come from the pigments found in brightly-coloured fruit.

Several key phytonutrient families eaten in the diet of Americans include oranges, grapes and strawberries, the study, which was supported by the Nutrilite Health Institute in the US, found.

Ms O’Neill recommended eating seasonal fruits to make sure they not only boost health but also sustainability too.

Taking some strawberries from the office fruit box will not only provide you with a tasty snack, it might also help improve the health of your heart.

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If you’re a fan of taking a snack from the office fruit delivery you will be adopting a healthier lifestyle, which could impact on how long you live.

A study has found that having an unhealthy lifestyle could increase the risk of dying so much that it was the equivalent to being 12 years older than your actual age.

If you have any combination of four different unhealthy lifestyle factors, such as poor diet, smoking, lack of exercise and excessive drinking, you are at risk of early death.

Researchers from the University of Oslo in Norway found that diets which are low in fruit and vegetable consumption are associated with a slightly elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature mortality.

Participants in the study were followed for around 20 years. Even if they had only one of the unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, they increased the likelihood of dying during that time by 85 per cent.

Tucking into fruit at work could well help you live longer, even if it’s just because the office fruit delivery provides you with a multitude of different vitamins and minerals to help you ward off various ailments.

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Office fruit is a great snack because it’s a low-fat and healthy treat.

If you decide to have a pear from the office fruit delivery, you’ll find that its fibre content helps regulate and reduce cholesterol levels, which means the effects of fried meals are countered by the office fruit.

Eating fruit at work is a great way for women to get back their figure post-pregnancy as has been demonstrated by Irish footballer Robbie Keane’s wife Claudine.

The 27-year-old managed to regain her toned figure just two weeks after giving birth, putting the weight loss down to healthy eating and exercise, reports the Daily Record.

During her pregnancy, the WAG made sure she only ate around 300 calories more each day, snacking on fruit in between the three main meals of the day.

Now, the former Miss Ireland contestant has a mid-morning fruit smoothie after eating a healthy cereal breakfast, and snacks on fruit throughout the day to satisfy her sweet cravings.

Eating office fruit can not only help you get through a busy day at work, with office fruit like bananas containing energy-boosting sugars, but digging into the office fruit box can be a great way to help you maintain a slim line figure.

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