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How can NHS Trusts juggle increasing services with shrinking budgets?

Health trusts and services are being asked to deliver and support an increasing number of services through IT. Probably more than any other sector within Public services, the NHS is being asked to provide a more business to consumer approach to the patients they care for. This must be achieved within the confines of an aggressive savings agenda and shrinking budgets.

What does that mean?

In short, it means that a health trust needs to support and deliver multiple applications securely to a wide range of health professionals. In order to deliver savings and a supportive IT environment health trusts will have to completely rethink how their technology is delivered to end users.

How can Droplet Computing help?

  • Challenge the expensive desktop deployment solutions currently deployed by health trusts.
  • Droplet Computing containers enable health trusts to develop an application platform configured to end user need.
  • Breath new life into “fat client” software by delivering via Droplet Computing containers
  • Remove applications from the underlying OS enabling clinical hardware (such as an MRI scanner) reliant on an older OS, without worrying about an unsupported OS affecting application functionality.
  • Enabling staff to access patient critical applications on any device even offline – saving on hardware and enabling staff to work offsite and with patients in the home.

Use case

Health workers who are required to visit patients require an IT environment that is robust, flexible and cost effective.

Droplet Computing enables staff to use hardware such as the Chromebook which, in comparison to the cost of a tablet or laptop, is far more competitively priced and offers greater battery life. Droplet Computing containers effectively turns a Chromebook into a PC. The heath trust could purchase three Chromebooks for the price of a single laptop.

To see how Droplet Computing containers can help transform the way you deliver healthcare applications today, contact us for a free trial, or demonstration and redefine your application delivery.

The offline working offered by Droplet Computing will also enable staff working offsite, out of connectivity, to still provide a service to customers.

Want to find out more?

As Droplet Computing Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the solutions and how they could be effectively deployed in your business. Read more on our central Droplet page here.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

6 ways to improve IT asset tracking

As your IT infrastructure adds more IT assets, it is hard to manually add new ones and update any changes in the old ones. Be it the software installed/upgraded or a hardware change. A simple hardware change, when tried to update manually, can become a very challenging task, this is when IT asset tracking becomes critical.

ManageEngine AssetExplorer helps you in tracking your hardware and software automatically. It not only automatically scans and discovers your IT assets but also updates every time there is a change in any of the IT assets.

ManageEngine AssetExplorer helps you in 6 ways:

  1. Hardware inventory tracking
  2. Software inventory tracking
  3. Associated vendors and contracts
  4. Managing asset groups
  5. Asset relationship
  6. Asset history

Software and Hardware inventory tracking

Track all the your IT assets – software and hardware – in your IT infrastructure. The hardware that can be identified with ManageEngine AssetExplorer are workstations, printers, routers, switches & any devices with an IP address and connected to the network and some of the OS that are discovered – Windows, Linux, Solaris, Mac, IBM AIX and VMWare ESX/ESXi. The software inventory is also scanned across the network devices and listed in AssetExplorer. The dashboard has easy-to-understand charts that gives you the inventory detail at a glance.

Scan, Discover & Update – Automatically

Any mundane task automated is a blessing. As an asset manager, it would be great for you to have a tool that automatically scans you network, discovers IT assets (hardware and software) and updates whenever there is a change in any of IT assets. ManageEngine AssetExplorer has a number of ways to perform those tasks.

Tracking Ownership, Status & Total Cost of Assets

Get clear picture of the assets you own, the ownership details and its history. AssetExplorer accurately maintains a history of the asset, that includes ownership historyand changes during the asset’s lifecycle. The support and maintenance costs incurred by the asset helps you understand the real cost of the asset – Total Cost of Ownership. This helps in forecasting and making purchase decisions.

Manage Contracts and License Agreements

The tracking of IT assets gives you details on the contracts, software licenses and vendors associated with that particular asset. You can also enable notifications to specific users before the contract or license agreement period of the asset expires, thus making sure that you do not forget to renew your contracts.

Group Assets for better and easier understanding

AssetExplorer helps you create focused asset groups for better management and control. You can create Static or dynamic groups based on asset properties and for ease of management. With static groups you can choose assets with different properties. Dynamic groups help you to group asset based on specific criteria. Tracking IT assets as a group gives you a better understanding of a group behaviour, be it department/geography/asset type wise.

Asset Relationships – CMDB

Establishing relationships with other assets is an useful value add to simply tracking IT assets. CMDB gives you a good understanding of the various relationship of an asset in your IT infrastructure. This helps when you are troubleshooting an incident or a problem. Knowing the relationships is the key to carrying out root cause analysis for a problem and rectifying it efficiently and quickly.

In short

ManageEngine Desktop Central manages over 7 million endpoints with a happy customer base of 12,000+ organisations, and over 85% of customers renew the product annually. With a complete endpoint management and security solution in place, Desktop Central will watch over all the endpoints in the your organisation.

Take it for a test drive

Request your 30 day free trial today, and manage unlimited endpoints.

Want to find out more?

As ManageEngine Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the solutions and how they could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

Webinar: Embrace cloud security to prevent threats and protect your business | 17 September, 14:00 BST

We’ve all seen the news about cyber attacks costing businesses of all sizes millions of £, not to mention the reputational damage that comes with losing customers’ data. Choosing the right security solutions can be time-consuming, and in a crowded marketplace, it is not always easy to evaluate the best solution for your business.

Join Complete IT Systems and Kaspersky for our live webinar, in association with BrightTALK, on 17th September at 14:00.

During this webinar, Darryl Wiffen from our mutual customer Caledonian Consumer Finance will describe his journey with Complete IT Systems and Kaspersky, and what they were looking for from their solution provider and security platform.

You will also be hearing from Mark Olding – Pre-Sales Manager (Kaspersky Cyber-Security Expert) who will explain and demonstrate the benefits of:

  • Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud
  • Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud Plus
  • Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365

The cloud is a powerful tool, so long as you know how to control it. With NEW Cloud Discovery (part of Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud), you can:

  • Know which cloud services your employees are using on their work devices
  • Block prohibited cloud use automatically
  • Uncover new potentially malicious cloud services

Cloud Discovery isn’t the only life-changing tool in the Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud arsenal. With SharePoint and Teams now in common usage, the need for a dedicated cybersecurity solution for Microsoft Office 365 has never been greater. That’s why we’ve added Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365.

Join the webinar and see for yourself how much easier life can be with the right cybersecurity technologies.

Speakers:

  • Darryl Wiffen – IT Support Technician, Caledonian Consumer Finance Ltd
  • Mark Olding – Pre-Sales Manager at Kaspersky
  • Kevin Roy – Technical Director at Complete IT Systems
  • Dominic Ryles – Partner Account Manager at Kaspersky

If you can’t join the live session, register anyway and we’ll send you a link to the recording after the live event.

 

Small business technology solutions for startups

Starting a business is not easy, especially in the current climate. But we know that there are still entrepreneurs creating and innovating, and rolling their sleeves up even despite the challenges that the pandemic is causing to business.

Now more than ever, the journey of an entrepreneur is riddled with challenges and stumbling blocks. There are deep-pocketed Goliaths to stand up to, aggressive competition to stand out from, and an increasingly demanding group of consumers to please. And for every problem, there’s an ocean of solutions to choose from. Without the right guidance, it is easy to lose focus from what you set out to do. You need someone you can trust, to empower and guide you every step of the way.

Complete IT Systems, Lenovo and AMD are here to help you discover the right solutions for your technology needs, and grow with your business every step of the way.

Technology as a foundation for your startup

To ensure sustained growth of your business, it is imperative you consider technology, not just as an enabler, but the bedrock on which your business is built. The gains you’ll make from building your business in the right way are immense, and range from increased productivity, to image, to data mining, and everything else in between.

There are three aspects that you need to be mindful of while developing the technology strategy for your business:

  • Your must-have technology
  • Specialised technology for your profession or industry
  • Support and assistance to fuel success

Lenovo’s guide helps take you through these steps, and helps you build your foundations in the right way.

 

Must-have technology

New and emerging businesses need rock-solid IT infrastructure as the foundation of their survival and growth. The requirements for IT may vary, depending on the nature of the business as well as the stage of development your business is in. But there are certain must-haves which no business can operate without. Watch this short video to find out more.

Want to find out more?

As Lenovo Platinum PC Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on how the devices and solutions and could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

This article was originally posted here.

The workplace of the future is here now. Are you onboard?

Okay, so we might not be living in sci-fi movies just yet, but offices around the world are undoubtedly undergoing a revolution. Workplaces are transforming into collaboration spaces where no one has a fixed desk, computers are no longer tied to a single user and boardrooms are virtual.

Companies are embracing flexible working. Employees are expected to work remotely rather than being in the office from nine to five, and senior management are happy to let their middle managers decide who needs to be in the office when.

Even putting the COVID crisis aside, it’s estimated that half of UK businesses are now fully embracing flexible working, allowing employees to work from both home and an office. The Working Anywhere report by Lancaster University’s Work Foundation estimates that 70% of employees now have the opportunity to work remotely, and this will result in big changes for businesses as they look for ways to make the office accommodate everyone.

“The evidence is showing a clear trend towards a more flexible way of working in the UK as the hurdles are overcome by fresh innovations in technology and people management,” says Cathy Garner, director of the Work Foundation.

The office space itself

As fewer employees need a desk, businesses can downsize their office space. Small businesses can cut costs by only paying for office space when it’s needed, while larger businesses can either rent out space to smaller companies or relocate into a smaller office – significantly reducing overheads in both cases.

The design of these office spaces is changing too. Instead of sprawling offices with cubicles, which contribute nothing to productivity, organisations can instead use a co-working space or open up enclosed spaces to make the environment feel more collaborative.

Configurable desks feature in some offices, allowing employees to move them around according to whether they need to work collaboratively or singularly, and outside areas will feature heavily, offering workers a breath of fresh air when things start to get stuffy.

If businesses take note of a study that revealed buildings with better ventilation and ‘green’ features improved the cognitive abilities of workers, sophisticated heating and ventilation networks could feature heavily in office design of the future.

Smart lighting adapts during the day to ensure it’s always the most efficient for employees to get work done, and sensors will monitor the temperature, carbon dioxide levels and humidity, ensuring employee comfort is optimal.

Beacons can be used to log an employee’s attendance from a health and safety point of view, checking them into the building as soon as they walk through the door and logging them off as soon as they leave.

Office hardware of the future

It’s unlikely we’ll see laptops and desktops replaced by the virtual, holographic screens from Minority Report. Nor is it likely all desktops will be replaced by tablets and smartphones. What is changing, however, is the way ‘standard’ hardware is used.

Desks are starting to be equipped with computers that employees can simply log into and see the content from their computer at home – or mobile or tablet.

In the boardroom, tables and chairs are being replaced by huge screens such as Microsoft Surface Hub, allowing staff to work collaboratively from home, in a cafe, or with a client from another office.

If employees need to present, they can beam content from their connected device – be it a mobile, tablet, or computer. Because everything is stored on one single account, no one needs to carry bulky equipment with them.

The design of devices is also changing to accommodate portability and flexibility. Check out more information and a video on our Lenovo ranges with AMD Ryzen processors via this link.

Office software of the future

Software is the area most likely to experience a shake-up within the office of the future. As teams become more distributed around the world, they need to stay in contact and work as though they are right next to each other.

If businesses opt for the shared desk route, employees will simply arrive at their desk, log in and be able to access everything on a standard computer using a virtual desktop. All files and folders will be on shared drives and accessible from anywhere.

Collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams accommodate 24/7 communication, helping colleagues and teams stay in touch, share resources and ideas, making the working day more productive (click here to get FREE Teams licenses for your users).

It will also take the headache out of IT management and shadow IT as all equipment is treated equally and individual users won’t be able to install non-approved apps onto the communal computers.

“The next five years will see even more change than the past five years,” Peter Hirst, associate dean of executive education at MIT Sloan School of Management, told Inc.

“Over the next five years, it is hard to imagine that the display, processing, interface and communication capabilities of these wearable devices won’t match and likely surpass what we can do with today’s tablets and phablets (phone/tablet hybrids).”

One thing’s for sure: as more employees embrace flexible working, employers need to ensure their workers can be more productive wherever they opt to work. And if they do decide to head into the office, they must have all the resources required to get the job done.

Want to find out more?

As Lenovo Platinum PC Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on how the devices and solutions and could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

This article was originally posted here.

References

http://www.think-progress.com/blog/innovation-and-entrepreneurship/put-digital-at-the-heart-of-a-flexible-workplace-strategy/

http://www.theworkfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/398_Working-Anywhere.pdf

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/innovative-companies-changing-workplace#sm.000oyzuvf1031ddvup822dcydpruy

http://naturalleader.com/thecogfxstudy/study-1/view-the-reports/

https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-surface-hub/en-gb

http://www.think-progress.com/blog/performance-and-productivity/working-around-clock-company-always-on/

https://www.inc.com/comcast/your-office-in-2020-a-glimpse-into-the-future.html

 

Every IT technician’s go-to remote access solution

COVID-19 is transforming the way organisations all over the world work in the wake of a viral outbreak. Remote work is on the rise, and the traditional work environment may soon become a thing of the past. Currently, companies of all sizes are urging employees to work from home by implementing various remote work policies.

Unfortunately, only 30 percent of businesses are prepared to embrace remote work. For effective remote work, organisations should turn to their best ally possible—remote access solutions.

Step forward ManageEngine’s Remote Access Plus: Your essential tool for remote work. With it, your organisation and IT team can stay more connected than ever with Remote Access Plus, and embrace remote work like never before!

Every IT technician’s go-to remote access solution

Here’s how Remote Access Plus prevents your business from taking a plunge during this crisis:

Collaborate with other technicians

  1. Seek expert guidance from adept technicians and resolve issues in no time.
  2. Invite novice employees to learn from an ongoing remote session.
  3. Shadow end users during a remote session, and intervene if need be.

Leverage multiple communication channels

  1. Take remote collaboration to the next level with built-in chat options.
  2. Initiate a voice/video call to procure additional information from end users dynamically.
  3. Keep end users in the loop on every action that’s been taken on their endpoints.

Bolster remote troubleshooting

  1. Automatically record remote sessions for auditing and educational purposes.
  2. Troubleshoot multiple active monitors connected to the target machine.
  3. Remote power options to wake, shut down, restart, lock, and hibernate machines.

Transfer files during a live session

  1. Get past the traditional file transfer protocols with a two-way file transfer across endpoints.
  2. Expedite your troubleshooting process with all the necessary files during a remote session.
  3. Transfer files seamlessly, whether its a workgroup-setup or a domain-based setup.

Hassle-free remote diagnosis

  1. Remotely manage hardware devices such as drivers, printers, etc.
  2. Monitor applications, processes, services, and startup programs dynamically.
  3. Control Windows Registry, and remotely access Command Prompt.

In short

ManageEngine Desktop Central manages over 7 million endpoints with a happy customer base of 12,000+ organisations, and over 85% of customers renew the product annually. With a complete endpoint management and security solution in place, Desktop Central will watch over all the endpoints in the your organisation.

Click here to read more including a short demo video, or here for further technical details about the solution.

Take it for a test drive

Request your 30 day free trial today, and manage unlimited endpoints.

Want to find out more?

As ManageEngine Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the solutions and how they could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

15 reasons to use DesktopCentral to manage your endpoints

With over 15 years of expertise in the IT management industry, ManageEngine Desktop Central has understood the needs in the market, and developed the product to defend cyber-threats. We’ve put together 15 reasons to help you understand why Desktop Central is unique, and the leading choice for endpoint management solutions.

  • Desktop Central enables you to manage any device in your network from anywhere at any instant with the most minimalistic and easy-to-use UI.
  • Desktop Central is compliant with major regulations like GDPR, PCI, CIS, ISO, VPAT, HIPAA and RBI compliance.
  • Network-neutral architecture enables administrators to manage endpoints across Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, endpoints in Demilitarized Zone, and even closed network environment. Endpoints in different network environments like Windows Active Directory, Windows Workgroups, or Novell eDirectory are also supported.
  • Desktop Central enables complete PC life cycle management and management of on-the-go devices. The overall view of the network endpoints is given in the product dashboard.
  • A complete end-to-end patching solution for Windows and other third party applications. From detecting network vulnerabilities, testing and approving missing patches, to proceed with immediate patching solutions or completely automate the patching process, Desktop Central provides a comprehensive patching solution.
  • Over 50+ configurations and 200+ scripts across Windows, Mac and Linux are available for the end-user to proceed with efficient device management.
  • With 6000+ predefined templates available to deploy applications, software deployment is made simple with easily customization capabilities. The Self-Service Portal feature allows the end-user to choose to either install or uninstall the required application.
  • The network assets will be continuously monitored through the data obtained by Inventory and file scan in Desktop Central. The Enterprise can also monitor the software usage in the network and block applications whose usage is prohibited in the particular devices. The secure USB feature will allow one to keep a look on the portable storage devices.
  • To help the end-user and to resolve help-desk tickets which require technician support, one can use the in-built remote control tool. Loaded with functionalities like screen recording, voice and video call facilities, multi-technician support, and remote file transfer. Desktop Central paves a way for remote troubleshooting and seamless management.
  • Desktop Central can be integrated with prominent help-desk products like ServiceDesk Plus, ServiceDesk Plus Cloud, Jira, Zendesk, ServiceNow and Spiceworks to make the IT admin have transparent view of data across products. Other integration like Asset Explorer, Analytics Plus and Browser Security Plus is also supported by Desktop Central.
  • Desktop Central can image and deploy OS for a new machine through the OS deployment feature. In the current trend, Enterprises are looking for standalone OS deployment products to help in the Windows 7 to Windows 10 migration process. Customized deployment templates, hardware independent templates, and flexible boot options enable convenient OS deployment in Enterprises.
  • Desktop Central supports modern management for Windows 10 and Mac devices.
  • Desktop Central has over 100+ out-of-the-box reports which will provide detailed insights on the actions performed in the endpoints. Custom reports can also be generated according to one’s needs and preferences.
  • An IT admin with the Desktop Central mobile app can manage all the endpoints from across the globe. One can deploy critical patches, obtain complete hardware and software reports and even take remote control of the endpoints in the network. Zia, the virtual assistant in Desktop Central can carry out all your tasks through voice recognition.
  • Additional offerings like secure gateway service, fail over service and multi-language support ensure efficient endpoint management of the network.

In short

ManageEngine Desktop Central manages over 7 million endpoints with a happy customer base of 12,000+ organisations, and over 85% of customers renew the product annually. With a complete endpoint management and security solution in place, Desktop Central will watch over all the endpoints in the your organisation.

Click here to read more including a short demo video, or here for further technical details about the solution.

Take it for a test drive

Request your 30 day free trial today, and manage unlimited endpoints.

Want to find out more?

As ManageEngine Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the solutions and how they could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

[Demo Video] Kaspersky security for Microsoft Office 365

Most businesses have put time and effort into educating users on the threat of dodgy email. But what can you do when cybercriminals and spammers are constantly changing their tactics? When email is the number one malware vector for business , relying on default or built-in security settings to protect you is risky. This short video demonstrates how Kaspersky’s next-generation security technologies can make your Microsoft Office 365 mail even easier to secure and manage.

Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365 helps your business to detect and block spam and malicious email before it becomes a problem – without slowing productivity or accidentally deleting legitimate traffic. Like Microsoft Office 365, it’s hosted in the cloud. And like all Kaspersky solutions, it’s built on the world’s most tested, most awarded security.

This short video (1:47) demonstrates how Kaspersky’s next-generation security technologies can make your Microsoft Office 365 mail even easier to secure and manage.

Want to find out more?

You can read more about the Kaspersky Cloud, including a 6 month FREE trial here.

As Kaspersky Gold Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the solutions and how they could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

 

The main features of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud

In our previous article, we looked at the benefits of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud. Here, we look in more detail at some of the key features of the products.

Prevent threats and keep your business running

The Kaspersky solution offers endpoint protection from the most tested, most awarded security vendor. You can protect Windows desktops and file servers, Mac OS workstations, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, as well offering your users secure Microsoft Office 365 communication and collaboration platforms.

Compensate for lack of IT resources and budget

  • Hosted in the cloud. No need for hardware and software procurement, provisioning and maintenance
  • Instant protection with pre-defined security policies developed by our professionals
  • Available on a monthly subscription to free up financial resources

Gain cloud visibility

  • Shadow IT discovery to reveal uncontrolled sharing of corporate data in the cloud as well as users wasting time on social media and messengers.
  • Block user access to unnecessary or unauthorised cloud resources, keeping your data secure and your colleagues focused and productive.

How to get started – try it FREE for 6 months!

To support remote working in this challenging time, we’re also offering 6 months’ FREE protection with the very latest version of Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365.

This extends protection for SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams, securing all collaboration and messaging channels within Microsoft Office 365.

Sign up NOW for a FREE 6-month license and take protecting remote workers and business data off your to-do list.

Want to find out more?

As Kaspersky Gold Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the solutions and how they could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

 

Seven simple steps to eating well and staying well

Sitting down for extended periods of time is incredibly bad for our health but, now many of us are working from home or at the very least moving about much less than we normally do, it seems hard to avoid.

To help with this, over the coming weeks as part of our Working from Home series in partnership with Fitbit we’ll be looking at a range of exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and general wellbeing activities to keep your employees and users feeling fresh and energised as you work.

In the next in our series of blogs, here’s seven simple steps to eating and staying well while your users are working from home.

A time to be healthier

With so many of us having to stay indoors at the moment, our eating routines have had a bit of a shake-up. However, this means it’s a great time to get into healthier habits as what you eat doesn’t just affect your weight, it also impacts on your physical health and your mental health.¹

 

Be powered by protein

According to Wayne Campbell, Ph.D. a professor of nutrition at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, protein-packed foods are a great way to quash hunger and reduce those snack cravings. This is because, as protein travels through your gut, it stimulates the release of the appetite-suppressing hormone cholecystokinin (a.k.a. CCK), which sends fullness signals to your brain – it also reduces ghrelin, a hormone that makes you feel hungry. So, try to include 25-30g of protein per meal to keep hunger at bay.

 

Choose big-volume, leightweight eats

In a recent study published by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, volunteers were asked to serve themselves the same type of cereal, but one was in flakes and the other was crushed.² Although those eating the flakes had much fuller bowls, they ended up eating 25% fewer calories than those eating the crushed cereal. This is because dense foods packs more calories into a smaller volume, so choose big-volume, lightweight foods like bran flakes, salad leaves, tubular pasta and popcorn to fill your plate with fewer calories.

 

Eat little and often

Going a long time between eating can cause fluctuations in appetite, so if you only eat at three points during the day, you’ll be very hungry (and likely to eat more) at each meal. However, if you eat four or five times a day, you’ll have a more consistent appetite and be less likely to overeat. So, try having three smaller-portioned meals with a healthy snack between each one instead.

 

Win with wholegrains

According to a study from the Department of Nutrition at the University of California at Davis, the benefits of switching to wholegrains have been discussed for years. Packed full of filling fibre, they’re great for your heart, your digestive health and even the bacteria in your gut. So, as well as the more usual whole-wheat bread and pasta, try incorporating different wholegrains like oats, barley and rye into your meals to stay fuller for longer.

 

Swap your snacks

It’s much easier to reach for the sugary snacks when at home, but try to limit temptation by keeping your cupboards stocked with healthy alternatives. Choose popcorn instead of crisps, grab a carrot instead of a cereal bar and keep fruit (whether tinned or fresh) close at hand.

 

 

Since you’re home, try homecooked

Takeaways are very tempting, but since we’re all home more, now’s a great time to prepare food from scratch – especially as we all have a bit more time on our hands. Cooking a meal yourself means you can monitor how much salt and fat you put into your meals and ensure they’re packed with all the goodness your body needs.

 

Track what you eat

To make sure you’re not overeating, it can be helpful to track what you’re consuming. This is really easy to do inthe Fitbit app or dashboard – simply log what you eat and drink, and you’ll get a breakdown of your calories, macronutrients and even the amount of water you’re drinking. Plus, you can even set up a food plan to help you reach any specific goals.

 

Find out more

As Fitbit Partners, Complete IT Systems can offer you expert advice on the solutions and how they could be effectively deployed in your business.

To find out more please call us on 01274 396 213 or use our contact form and we’ll arrange a good time to call you back.

 

 

 

References

https://blog.fitbit.com/appetite/

https://jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(14)00104-X/abstract

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4939539/

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