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Making Fast Food Healthy with John Vincent #6

Feb 21, 2018 26m 54s 11 insights
In this episode Dr Rangan Chatterjee talks to LEON co-founder - John Vincent, on his journey to provide healthy, affordable fast-food choices, how he helps employees stay happy and the challenges our society face to be healthier. Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/6 Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Follow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/ Follow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actionable Insights

1. Remove Phone from Bedside

Move your phone out of the bedroom to avoid checking emails or social media late at night or first thing in the morning, as this small action can dramatically improve mental health and reduce information overload.

2. Adopt Mediterranean Diet Principles

Base your eating on the Mediterranean diet, incorporating lots of olive oil, nuts, seeds, fruit, vegetables, herbs, and spices, while limiting sugar and bad fats, to ensure your food promotes good health.

3. Eat Three Meals Daily

Make time to consistently eat three meals a day, as this fundamental habit can significantly improve your overall well-being.

4. Exercise More Regularly

Prioritize exercising a little bit more, even if not aiming for perfection, as increased physical activity can dramatically improve how you feel.

5. Choose Healthy Fast Food

When busy and on the move, actively seek out healthy fast food options that nourish your body without compromising your diet.

6. Practice Mindful Eating

Emulate the habits of healthy, long-lived individuals by not eating ‘a tonne of food,’ suggesting a practice of moderation and mindful consumption.

7. Prioritize Employee Wellbeing

As an employer, explicitly prioritize employee wellbeing by considering their eating habits, work environment, and overall health, recognizing that well employees lead to happier customers.

8. Foster Positive Work Relationships

Cultivate positive relationships at work, based on kindness, courage, and self-leadership, to reduce employee stress and enhance support, which can even improve health outcomes.

9. Provide Healthy Employee Meals

Ensure team members have access to healthy food by offering deep discounts or free meals at work, supporting their nutrition and overall health.

10. Offer Free Wellbeing Practices

Provide free access to physical and mental wellbeing practices for employees, such as massage, Wing Chun, Qigong, and yoga, to support their holistic health.

11. Provide Mental Health Support

Establish a safety net with trained support for employees struggling with mental health issues like depression or fatigue, ensuring they receive necessary assistance.