New England Workers: A Waist Is a Terrible Thing to Mind

Cut the Fat: Two-thirds of workers in New England have a hard time resisting office snacks, primarily because vending machines offer mostly other unhealthy treats. So finds a survey on workplace eating habits by Peapod, an online grocery service based in Boston. Only 7 percent say they are able to eat healthier food at work than at home. Nearly half (47 percent) blame their poor snacking habits not on themselves, but on the presence of too many sweets. More than one-third of companies are found to provide fresh fruits and vegetables as employee snacks, even though employees cite this as their top preference. Least desirable is candy, despite the fact that one in three businesses provide it to employees on a routine basis. It’s not clear from the research whether the New England findings mirror larger national trends in other states.