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A vending-machine company that sells fruits and vegetables instead of cookies and chips is currently installing devices in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. Fresh Healthy Vending company operates 800 machines nationwide. It was founded in San Diego in 2010, and its machines offer nutritious alternatives to typical vending-machine fare. Its merchandise includes items like soy milk, [...]
The Chinese have been practitioners of the balance between mind, body and spirit for thousands of years. Realizing that to treat a problem with one necessitates treating all three, the Chinese have used herbs and spices that balance all three while using exercise programs like yoga for physical fitness and mental agility. The lessons they’ve [...]
Both the government and the fast food industry promote the concept of personal responsibility in addressing the obesity epidemic. People are frequently encouraged to live a better lifestyle and avoid poor diet choices. Theoretically, this seems practical but food addiction can be an issue for many. Some research suggests that manufactured food is practically engineered [...]
In a recent conversation with a close friend, I discussed the eating habits of my child’s classmate. He had completely eaten an entire package of snack cookies and gulped a large sport drink. He had left the sandwich untouched. When I question him about whether or not he was going to eat the remaining sandwich [...]
Fresh healthy vending machines can help promote healthy snacking and better habits for individuals on the go. This is an ideal solution for those who frequently skip meals. This issue is also important in schools where the number of obese or overweight children continues to grow. The fresh vending machines should provide healthy alternatives to [...]
The Contra Costa area schools will now have to improve the fresh healthy vending options available to students. The new initiative requires that all locations with vending machines provide more healthy snacks to consumers. The initiative is a part of a larger effort to address the issue of childhood obesity. Management agreed recently that the [...]
The Muskogee area is celebrating the fresh healthy vending businesses in the community. Compliance officer Rebecca Smith supports initiatives aimed at improving the health of employees. She believes that the businesses are able to benefit from fresh vending options made available to employees. Certification for fresh healthy vending programs is offered in the business community [...]