Eating at the desk during a busy day is often ineffective for productive work the rest of the day. An ezCater 2023 report found that nearly 48% of people skip their lunch break at least once a week.

The benefits of taking an actual lunch break also appeared in the report, as 53% of workers found they had more "mental clarity" when they stopped to enjoy lunch. A defined lunch break provides a mental reset and allows people to return to work with increased focus and clarity.