Halloween will be here before you know it. If there’s one thing we associate with this spooky holiday, it’s candy. Pounds and pounds of the stuff are distributed to kids all across the country – and the vast majority of it isn’t healthy. Fortunately, more and more people are hopping on the healthy bandwagon with delicious snack alternatives.   Let’s take a look at some healthy options for you to give out this Halloween: Healthy chips or cookies The almighty potato chip is the king of snacks, but it’s not very healthy. There are better chip varieties out there, however. … Continue reading “It’s No Trick — Healthy Treats Are Great for Halloween”

The healthy vending machine business is booming!  With more consumers looking for healthy snacks that are easily portable and provide energy for the whole day, healthy vending continues to be successful year after year. As an entrepreneur, you’re in a unique position to take advantage of this trend.   But how do you know if the healthy vending machine business is right for you? Let’s take a look at some of the most common questions entrepreneurs have, and why Naturals2Go gives you the best opportunity to move forward successfully. How Am I Trained? Our three-day hands-on training program is extensive … Continue reading “Is a Healthy Vending Machine Business Right for Me?”

There are some foods you just never thought could be considered “healthy.” Beef jerky is probably one of them. Historically, beef jerky has been considered a salty snack with lots of added preservatives that didn’t make for such a great choice. Now, healthier versions of jerky are available, and they’re the perfect vending machine snack.   Here’s what to look for when scouting out a healthy kind of jerky: Organic or Grass-Fed By choosing jerky brands that boast grass-fed and organic beef, you’re getting the most nutrition out of your jerky that you possibly can. Another benefit is that you’re … Continue reading ““Junk” Food That’s Good For You: Jerky”

The vending machine industry as a whole is doing well. The healthy vending market is a big part of that — now more than ever, consumers are looking for fast, portable, and healthy snacks that suit their busy lifestyles. As vending technology becomes more and more advanced, it’s clear that technology itself is helping to drive the industry forward. Let’s take a look at just some of the ways that this is happening: Cashless Payment Today, you can buy almost anything without using cold hard cash. Purchasing a snack out of a vending machine is no exception. Many machines accept … Continue reading “How Technology is Driving the Vending Machine Industry”

Stuck at the office without your typical bagged lunch from home? It’s no fun to realize you’ll have to get your lunch out of the vending machine. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can go about choosing the healthiest options — gone are the days of vending machines only offering junk food! Here’s what to look for when finding a healthy lunch option in the vending machine: Low-Sodium Options Many “junk” foods in vending machines are high in salt content, which makes them very unhealthy for you. It’s best to avoid salty potato chips, corn chips, and the like … Continue reading “Forgot Your Lunch? How to Choose the Healthiest Vending Machine Snacks”