National Fruit at Work Day – October 4, 2022, history, significance
National Fruit at Work Day, celebrated on the first Tuesday of October, on October 4 this year, is a day set aside to encourage people to cut down their coffee and junk food consumption and embrace a healthier work lifestyle. Can you believe that National Fruit at Work Day has been a thing for over 21 years? Yes, it has been around for a while now.
The day celebrates every fruit that has given us its delicious juiciness and boost in work performance. In fact, National Fruit at Work Day falls within that time when many fruits, known to boost productivity, come into season. That includes berries, bananas, and apples.
History of National Fruit at Work Day
Founded by The FruitGuys in 1998, National Fruit at Work Day is meant to promote the health benefits of eating fruit as a snack. In lieu of candy bars or junk food, The FruitGuys believe that it’s a better idea to bring a piece of fruit to work to munch on throughout the day.
Grabbing an apple, an orange or a banana offers a delicious morning snack or a much-needed afternoon pick-me-up. But it comes without all of the refined sugars and empty calories that come in some other types of snacks.
Plus, fruit comes in edible and/or compostable packaging which means there’s no wrapper to throw away and it’s a more sustainable option for the earth! So head over to the farmer’s market or grocery store and stock up on those fruits that will provide a delicious, nutritious breakfast or snack in honor of National Fruit at Work Day!
NATIONAL FRUIT AT WORK DAY TIMELINE
1998
The FruitGuys is Established
The FruitGuys, which created National Fruit at Work Day, is founded by Chris Mittelstaedt in San Francisco.
2000
National Fruit at Work Day is Born
The FruitGuys launch National Fruit at Work Day for the first time.
2015
Fresh Fruits for Everyone
To commemorate National Fruit at Work Day, the FruitGuys provide interested companies in the U.S. a complimentary mini crate of fruit for their offices.
2019
Last National Fruit at Work Day Celebration?
2019 is the last time The FruitGuys launch National Fruit at Work Day.
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5 FACTS ABOUT FRUITS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
Apples are more effective than caffeine
An apple contains a high amount of natural sugar that can provide you with sufficient energy all day without the jolts and mood swings associated with caffeine.
Pumpkins, cucumbers, and avocados are fruits
Contrary to popular belief, pumpkins, cucumbers, and avocados are fruits, not vegetables.
Purple and blue fruits enhance memory
Research has shown that natural purple and blue fruits, like blueberries and concord grapes, help reverse memory loss and improve motor skills.
Pineapples are berries
Pineapples are not a variety of apples but a collection of fused berries.
Mangoes are the most commonly eaten fruit
Mangoes topped people’s favorites like apples and bananas, as the most commonly eaten fruit in the world.
How to Celebrate National Fruit at Work Day
Enjoy the health benefits of fruit by celebrating National Fruit at Work Day with some of these ideas:
Bring Some Fruit to Work
Some fruits have a longer shelf life than others but some fruits, like apples and oranges, can last for weeks. So instead of trying to remember to bring one piece of fruit each day, perhaps it would work better to bring in a whole bag of apples or a couple of pounds of oranges that can be enjoyed for a week or two. Some fruits can be brought to work but might need to be kept in a refrigerator for them to stay fresh longer.
Grapes, mango, kiwi fruit, pears and peaches. The options are almost endless when it comes to enjoying different types and kinds of fruit. And even within fruit categories, different varieties can be enjoyed, like apples that offer more than 7,000 kinds – although most grocery stores carry maybe 5-10 varieties.
