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Heart-Healthy Choices For American Heart Month

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This article was originally published in 2018 but was updated in February 2021 to reflect the most recent heart disease statistics and research. Chances are you know someone who has been affected by heart disease. February is American Heart Month, and it’s an ideal time to encourage friends and loved ones to make heart health […]

What Do You Put in a Snack Vending Machine?

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The world is your oyster when you own and operate your own vending machine business. Really, you can put any number of diverse products in a vending machine. But placing products in your vending machine without first carefully thinking about the customer and your goals will almost certainly lead to disappointing sales. Here are some […]

What are the Healthiest Vending Machine Foods?

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We can all agree that some days are better than others. And there’s nothing like that sinking feeling on your way to school or work—you’ve forgotten something. Your phone? No. Your wallet? No. Your lunch? Yes! Nobody looks forward to meeting their nutritional needs for the day from a traditional vending machine. Those fat-filled confectionaries, […]

What are the Benefits of Eating Gluten Free?

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The number one recommendation for people who are sensitive to gluten or have celiac disease is eliminating grains. Bread and other gluten-rich foods were once thought of as a healthy staple and edible by nearly anyone, but this mysteriously began to change a few decades ago. What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in […]

Should Schools Have Vending Machines?

Healthy drinks, Healthy eating, Healthy snacking, Healthy Vending in Schools | healthy vending in schools, HealthyYOU Vending, vending machines in schools

The debate over whether schools should have vending machines has been lengthy and ongoing. Vending machines are a convenient and relatively inexpensive way to grab a bite to eat or something to drink to sustain students in between meals. With vending machines found in 43 percent of elementary schools, 74 percent of middle schools, and […]

5 Surprising Stress-Busting Nutrients

Healthy eating | Anxiety, Probiotics, stress, Stress Relief

Life can be stressful. From careers and school to family and friends, we’ve become accustomed to spinning a lot of plates. All these priorities pulling for our time, energy and attention can drain our mental and physical health. But there’s a deceptively simple way of reducing stress: eating well. Here are five stress-busting nutrients you […]

Be a Bull in a Bear Market With Healthy YOU Vending

Healthy eating, Healthy snacking, Healthy Vending At Work, Healthy Vending Business Tips | Bear Market, Bull Market, Coronavirus, covid-19

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is sweeping the globe. And efforts to slow the spread of the virus have left a wake of shuttered retailers, closed restaurants, widespread unemployment and an unsettled stock market. Not since the “Great Recession” has America witnessed such a volatile market. While Wall Street looks for solid ground from this […]

Winning with Wellness

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Even though most people know what they should do to improve their health, it’s often easier said than done. But the reality is that health is a performance driver, both at home and at work, and employers have begun to realize that they play an important role in their employee’s health. By investing in their […]

Boosting Your Immune System

Healthy eating | covid-19, healthy diet, healthy drinks, healthy eating, Healthy Snacking, vitamin c

The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is sweeping the globe. As of March 30, 2020, more than 140,000 cases of the disease have been reported in America, with nearly 2,500 people succumbing to the illness. Worldwide, the numbers swell to 719,000 cases and almost 34,000 deaths to date. This has left many worried and wondering, “How […]

Celebrating Small Steps During National Nutrition Month®

Healthy drinks, Healthy eating, Healthy snacking | healthy eating, Nutrition

March is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ National Nutrition Month®. The theme of this 2020 iteration is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite.” The message is simple: Even small dietary changes can have a big impact on your overall health. Indeed, good nutrition doesn’t have to be overwhelming. And developing sound eating and physical activity […]