We’re excited to share the news with Chicago coffee drinkers about another study that has shown health benefits from drinking a daily cup of brew. Researchers including Dr. Michiyo Yamakawa of Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan found that drinking one cup of...
While healthy lifestyle choices will vary greatly among Chicago employees, there is one thing that everyone should be concerned about—their heart. February is American Heart Month. It’s a good time to consider current and/or adopt new, healthy habits that will help prevent heart disease. Diet Following a...
Americans love coffee. But when it comes to the rest of the world, tea ranks as the top choice. While black teas are often preferred over green teas throughout the world, there are still many delicious green tea options available. Green tea as well as black...
Did you know that there are at least 61 different names for sugar listed on snack, beverage and food labels? No? The following list includes just a few of the various names: high-fructose corn syrup, dehydrated cane juice, cane sugar, raw sugar, corn syrup, agave,...
It’s no secret that coffee plays a big role in many Chicago individuals’ daily routines. But the draw to one’s daily boost of caffeine may not just be a habit or the need for a pick-me-up. Recent research performed at the University of Portsmouth in...
Can Chicago break rooms really contribute to employee morale? The answer is yes, they really can and especially during the winter months. A specific break room can either invite employees to visit it, stay awhile and engage in conversation or push employees to other areas...
Today’s tea market is experiencing exciting changes. Innovative new beverages with a variety of unique ingredients have found their way to Chicago consumers. Rather than seeing tea and other similar beverages as separate from all the different foods individuals eat, those beverages are now being...
Happy employees are 13 percent more productive. With the holiday season approaching, it’s a great time to use the break room to show your Chicago employees how much they are appreciated, which just might increase happiness. The ‘traditional’ break room is often an under used space....
As the season shifts into the second half of fall, Chicago employees will soon be tasked with deciding between healthy foods and unhealthy ones. National Pumpkin Day (October 26) is a great time to start making healthy choices. Why National Pumpkin Day? There are two specific...
References to and the use of vending machines can be found off and on throughout history. The first written record described a machine in 215 BC that dispensed holy water after the user inserted a coin. In 2019 countries across the world have chosen to...