4 types of foods not to eat in the office

There are foods that you can take to the office with and here is a list foods you should avoid

Piece by: SHEILA MWAURA
Lifestyle

• Some people are affected by the smell of eggs and this might make your colleague uncomfortable

• Messy foods may be your favorite foods but don’t take that to your office.

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Food is important for your body's growth and functionality; hence it’s the main reason for food is so you can work to the best of your ability.

If you are the type that eats at their desk you have to ensure that you have food that will not be offensive to your colleagues.

Certain foods are not to be had in an office setting, you need to pick out the ‘appropriate’ food to carry.

Your lunch might be messy, smelly, crumby, or even sugary, this might affect your or your colleague's productivity.

Here are some of the foods you should not take to the office;

• Gassy foods

Boiled eggs are very nutritious and they are good for your body and health but this is one of the meals you should not carry to work.

Some people are affected by the smell of eggs and this might make your colleague uncomfortable.

Also, eggs can affect you by being gassy and you do not want to experience that at work; it will affect your productivity and have discomfort throughout the day.

• Crunchy foods

Why would someone carry crunchy foods to the office?

Crunchy snacks and foods are very distracting, especially in your working place, and this will interfere with people’s concentration.

When you have snacks like Crisps or tacos.

Also, you won’t enjoy it as much as you wanted as people would be ogling at you every time you take a bite.

This type of food/ snack should be taken from the comfort of your house.

• Messy foods

Don’t carry any food that is messy to work, you don’t want to struggle to eat, while some sauce dropping on your desk and all over your clothes.

Messy foods may be your favorite foods but don’t take that to your office.

When you are trying to bite off the meat on the rib will have people looking at you weirdly.

Avoid carrying Nyama choma or ribs that are saucy, to keep your reputation safe.

• Smelly foods

Smelly foods can be distracting in an office, it might lead to your colleagues bloating and being uncomfortable.

Avoid smelly foods like fish, sardines, or eggs.

The opinions expressed in this article are the writer's own. Do you agree or disagree?

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