Comments on: What Are Some Healthier Snacks To Include In A Vending Machine?

By: Chris M

Chris M — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:50:15 +0000

Trail Mix
Almonds
Whole Grain cereal bars

By: azapolya

azapolya — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:50:15 +0000

What about things like trail mix, nutrition bars and dried fruit?

By: jvsconsu

jvsconsu — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:50:14 +0000

One of the problems with any sort of vending machine food is the very fact that they’re made to be shelf-stable…they can be stored at room temperature for a matter of weeks or even months, so they’re “perfect” for a vending machine. The vendor (whoever owns the actual machine) loses money if he has to take back outdated food.
Many good solutions have already been mentioned (dried fruit snacks, jerky, etc). But another idea might be to replace the existing vending machine with a refrigerated model…check with the Vending Company, I bet they can arrange it. This way, they could easily include things like fresh fruits, vegetables (like prepackaged celery & carrot sticks), yogurt, or whatever. And they could still have a couple of “junk food” choices available for the people who really want it.

By: Tacymevo

Tacymevo — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:50:14 +0000

nutrition bars
protein cookies
soy & veggie chips
sunflower seeds
trail mix
low-fat low-sodium microwave popcorn

By: jeannette p

jeannette p — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:50:14 +0000

Cheese and crackers packs, 100 calorie Oreo packs, beef jerky, real fruit roll-ups

By: ibwangin

ibwangin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:50:14 +0000

wheat thins
fig bars
friuit roll ups

By: Baby Doll Strollers

Baby Doll Strollers — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:50:14 +0000

Raisins or other dried fruit will satisfy peoples sweet tooth.