According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has more than tripled over the last three decades. While only 7 percent of children ages 6-11 were once considered obese, that figure has now risen to 20 percent. Today, more than one third of all children and adolescents are considered to be [...]
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Tips for Teaching Kids How to Read Food Labels
Posted: 25th April 2012 by Healthy Vending in Vending Services0
Play is Good for Kids’ Fitness
Posted: 12th December 2010 by Healthy Vending in Vending ServicesTags: fresh healthy vending, fresh vending
Organized sports may not be the best option for your young child, especially if you’re counting on that organized sport to be all the exercise your child needs throughout the week, says Dr. Teri McCambridge, chairperson of the Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness for the American Academy of Pediatrics. “There is too much focus [...]
Avoiding Peanut Based Products in Fresh Healthy Vending Machines
Posted: 23rd November 2010 by Healthy Vending in Vending ServicesTags: fresh healthy vending, fresh vending
Most people see nuts and nut products such as walnuts, peanuts, almonds and peanut butter as filling and nutritious snacks. Unfortunately, some people have allergic, and sometimes life-threatening, reactions when exposed to nuts. Nut allergies are caused when immune system identifies proteins in nuts as foreign and potentially harmful. When exposed, symptoms include shortness of [...]
Fresh Healthy Vending Good for Everyone’s Diets
Posted: 23rd November 2010 by Healthy Vending in Vending ServicesTags: fresh healthy vending, fresh vending
Snacks aren’t a bad thing. They play an important role in keeping up energy and avoiding hypoglycemia. This isn’t a license to eat junk food; a snack should have around 15 grams of carbohydrates. Luckily, Fresh vending makes it easy to make healthy decisions for beneficial snacking. Packaging from products in Fresh vending machines make [...]
Vending Fresh Products for Diabetics
Posted: 23rd November 2010 by Healthy Vending in Vending ServicesTags: fresh healthy vending, fresh vending
Because food can affect a diabetic’s blood sugar levels, diet is vital in the management and treatment of diabetes. Planned meals and snacks can help diabetics control their blood sugar throughout the day. Healthy snacks should contain no more than 30 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Fresh vending makes it easier and more convenient to [...]
Healthy Diets for Diabetics Should Include Fresh Vending Solutions
Posted: 23rd November 2010 by Healthy Vending in Vending ServicesTags: fresh healthy vending, fresh vending
Digested food turns into sugar, which becomes an energy source for your body. Because of this, diet plays a vital role in diabetes management. Carbohydrates affect blood sugar; managing carbohydrates at each meal gives better control over blood sugars. The American Diabetes Association recommends at least 45 to 60 grams of carbohydrate per meal. Speak [...]
Kids Need Fresh Vending Products and the Right Exercise
Posted: 23rd November 2010 by Healthy Vending in Vending ServicesTags: fresh healthy vending, fresh vending
Parents are on the front lines of the childhood health. Often, they wonder what kinds of exercise and diet will help their child loose weight. Burning more calories than are consumed is the key to weight loss, as is making healthy choices when eating. Fresh vending makes healthy diet choices diet by offering convenient, nutritious [...]