Are you actually taking your lunch break at work? Here's why skipping it is bad for your health

Skipping breaks during the day might seem productive, but our minds and bodies need regular rest and food to perform at their best
Galway-based Lynda Duffy ‘bought into the hustle culture of constantly working’ , but found it made her less productive.

Galway-based Lynda Duffy ‘bought into the hustle culture of constantly working’ , but found it made her less productive.

Do you make the most of your lunch break at work? Or are you more likely to hurriedly munch on a sandwich while answering emails at your desk?

According to a 2023 survey by the food services company Compass Ireland and market intelligence agency Mintel, Irish workers understand the importance of their lunch break, with 81% saying that taking one makes them more productive.

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