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Healthy Snacks You Can Actually Feed Your Kids

The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year. Between school functions, holiday parties, and family gatherings, you’ll be on-the-go more often than not and may have to feed your kids while doing so. Read on for some grab-and-go snack options that you can feel good about as a parent. String Cheese The great thing about string cheese is that it comes wrapped in the perfect portable package, making it ideal for those busy holiday times. You might be surprised to learn that string cheese is relatively healthy, too — it offers plenty of protein without a … Continue reading “Healthy Snacks You Can Actually Feed Your Kids”

Healthy Holiday Snack Alternatives

The holidays will be here before you know it. For many of us, one of the greatest things about this time of year is the food. Of course, most of the options aren’t very healthy, especially when it comes to snacks and treats. Candy bars, chocolate chip cookies, fudge… they’re all delicious, but what if there were healthier options out there? You’re in luck. Let’s take a look at some healthy holiday snack alternatives for you and your family to try this year: Cereal and Granola Bars Not every cereal or granola bar is a healthy choice, as … Continue reading “Healthy Holiday Snack Alternatives”

High-Tech Healthy Vending Machines Are the New Growth Business Opportunity

When you think of a vending machine, what kind of foods and beverages do you picture? Chips, cookies, candy, soda… junk foods like these are all that you used to be able to find when you visited your office’s vending corner for an afternoon snack. Today, there’s a new business opportunity in the world of vending machines: healthy vending. It’s a booming industry, and technology is only helping it grow. TECH MAKES IT EASY Healthy vending machines are high-tech as ever, thanks to advancements in both kiosk technology and vending machine tech itself. Many healthy vending machines operate via touch … Continue reading “High-Tech Healthy Vending Machines Are the New Growth Business Opportunity”

“Junk” Food That’s Good for You: Chips and Pretzels

Potato chips just might be the king of junk food. They’re easy to eat, they’re portable, and they’re delicious… but they aren’t very healthy. You’re in luck, though: there are healthier chip and pretzel options out there that you can feel good about eating. By knowing what to look for, you’ll be able to select a healthy chip or pretzel option that doesn’t feel like cheating. Look for the Right Claims Don’t be fooled by chip brands that have claims like “50% less fat” or “no cholesterol” on the packaging. These types of chips might have lower fat levels, but … Continue reading ““Junk” Food That’s Good for You: Chips and Pretzels”

Snacking Trend Watch: Are Chocolate Sales Dwindling?

Americans definitely love their chocolate. But chocolate and candy sales aren’t quite what they used to be. This is big news in the vending machine world since chocolate tends to make up a good portion of vending snacks. So why are chocolate sales dwindling, and what should vending machine operators do in response? Rising Cocoa Prices One of the biggest reasons that chocolate sales are dwindling nationwide is the rising price of cocoa. Cocoa and cocoa butter prices rose 30 percent just in the first few months of 2018. Thanks to issues like climate change and deforestation, the problem is … Continue reading “Snacking Trend Watch: Are Chocolate Sales Dwindling?”

“Junk” Food That’s Good for You: Cereal and Granola Bars

At first glance, a granola or cereal bar seems like a healthy enough snack. After all, it’s packed with nuts and oats, which can provide healthy fats and plenty of protein. But not every granola bar is a healthy choice – some are more akin to cookies! Read on to find out what to look for in a healthy granola bar so you can make the best choice for yourself and your family. Low in Sugar One of the major problems with granola bars is that many of them have a lot of added sugar. That is, of course, how … Continue reading ““Junk” Food That’s Good for You: Cereal and Granola Bars”

It’s No Trick — Healthy Treats Are Great for Halloween

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”

“Junk” Food That’s Good For You: Jerky

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”

Forgot Your Lunch? How to Choose the Healthiest Vending Machine Snacks

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”


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