Hudson and Betsy Gray, owners of Snack Smart Healthy Vending, have been in the childcare industry for several years. As the owners/operators of their own childcare centers, they saw first-hand the growing problem of childhood obesity. They decided that, as a couple, they wanted to live a healthier lifestyle and help others learn to eat […]
Read moreWhen Thanksgiving rolls around, it’s tempting to splurge on all of that buttery, delicious, calorie-laden goodness. But Thanksgiving doesn’t have to sabotage your health. Here are six tips to indulge in your Thanksgiving feast without the guilt, and help you savor the things that mean the most. Lighten Up Believe it or not, you can […]
Read moreOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Have you ever wondered what you can do to reduce your risk of breast cancer? While certain factors can’t be changed, such as gender and genetics, making healthier diet and lifestyle choices and maintaining a healthy body weight may minimize other risk factors. According to BreastCancer.org, poor diet […]
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 moreNew research confirms that replacing one daily serving of a sugary soft drink with water or other unsweetened beverages can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 14%. As reported by Vending Market Watch, researchers also found that there was an approximately 22% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes per extra serving […]
Read moreWhen a snack attack sneaks up on you, skip the candy bar, chips and soda in favor of a something healthier. Yes, healthier snacks are out there! These 10 healthy AND tasty snacks for vending machine are better than traditional junk food, thanks to low-calorie, low-carb, fiber, protein and/or healthy fats. Here are a few of […]
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