Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the French government had a law against eating lunch at your desk. The idea of that law was to discourage workaholism and to promote healthier food habits. And there is plenty of research to encourage people to step away from their desk for at least 30 minutes in the middle of the day — everything from increased overall productivity to improved physical and mental health. To learn more, click on this excellent Huffington Post article.
