With Halloween just around the corner, many of us have visions of gluten-crazed zombies dancing in our heads. For those trying to eat healthier, Halloween candy is a temptation. For those with food allergies, gluten can be truly scary. Gluten is a protein found in many grain products, and it can wreak havoc on those […]
Read moreSeptember is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and it’s a great opportunity to learn healthy ways to promote healthy eating habits in children across America. Since implementing National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in 2010, childhood obesity rates have actually stopped rising. However, 30 percent of American children are still overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts […]
Read moreWe all want what’s best for our kids. That’s why Every Kid Healthy™ Week celebrates health and wellness for kids all across the country. Observed during the last week of April, Every Kid Healthy Week recognizes the link between nutrition, physical activity and learning, and highlights the great efforts of school partners that help improve […]
Read moreGood-bye, deep fried chips. See ya, soda. As kids head back to school, vending machines will be stocked differently than they have been in the past. And given that some students consume up to two-thirds of their daily food intake at school, that’s a good thing! The “Smart Snacks in Schools” standards took effect last July […]
Read moreOne of the hottest topics in recent years is the debate on junk food in schools. Parents, schools and even the federal government all agree that it’s time to up the standards on foods sold to kids during the school day. At HealthyYOU Vending, we believe that when it comes to school food offerings, candy, […]
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