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“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”

Fast, Convenient Post-Workout Snacks (That Actually Taste Great)

After a good workout, you want a snack that not only replenishes you, but tastes great. A protein shake is the classic option, but it comes with drawbacks: it’s grainy, it’s pricey, and it doesn’t always taste so good. You’ll be happy to learn there are many post-workout snacks that are not only convenient, but delicious. Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is packed with nutrients and offers plenty of protein to help you recover after a workout. Exercising depletes your body of amino acids, and the protein in yogurt helps build that supply back up. A serving of low-fat Greek yogurt … Continue reading “Fast, Convenient Post-Workout Snacks (That Actually Taste Great)”

High Protein Snack Options for People on the Move

When you need a quick snack in the middle of your busy day, what do you go for? Chips, cookies or pretzels? These types of snacks aren’t healthy, and they won’t necessarily fill you up. It turns out there are much better snack options for people on the move. Let’s take a look at five great options below: Mixed Nuts A portion of mixed nuts is a great choice for a high-protein snack that makes you feel full, fast. Nuts are chock full of healthy fat, fatty acids, and protein, and they also contain a lot of fiber — which … Continue reading “High Protein Snack Options for People on the Move”

How Healthy Snacks Help Curb Cravings and Binging

The practice of snacking is often unfairly vilified — we tend to associate snacking with stuffing our faces with salty potato chips or downing a dozen cookies in the break room. Snacking doesn’t have to mean this, though. In fact, snacking in a healthy manner is key to a healthy lifestyle, and it can help curb cravings and binging on unhealthy foods! Here are three ways that healthy snacking trends will allow you to live better and avoid those pesky cravings. Healthy Snacks Help You Feel Full By choosing snacks that help you feel full, you won’t feel famished at … Continue reading “How Healthy Snacks Help Curb Cravings and Binging”


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