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		<title>Vending Machines Now Featuring Kombucha</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_44" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kombucha1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-44" title="kombucha1" src="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kombucha1-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Kombucha with Chinese formula of healthy life helps you in digestion and energy balance</p></div>
<p>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&#8217;ve mastered in health and wellness have been researched and used in Western medicine to this day. One of these immortal elixirs of health is called Kombucha which aids in digestion and balanced energy.</p>
<p>GT&#8217;s Kombucha comprises a fermented mix of tea, sugar and a symbiotic community of healthy bacteria and yeast. <a href="/">Fresh healthy vending</a> with this product yields a beverage that is classified as a fat free raw food low in calories and carbs in addition to being packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics and organic acids. Chronic fatigue, arthritis and hypertension can be eased with <a href="/">fresh vending</a> using Kombucha while benefiting digestion, healthy skin and hair, increased energy level naturally and has anti-bacterial as well as anti-fungal properties. All of that is packed into a 16 oz bottle with two servings in each. <a href="/">Fresh healthy vending</a> with GT&#8217;s Kombucha gives up 10 mg of sodium per serving along with 2 mg of sugar per serving. Folic acid plus vitamis B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12 is included in each bottle. <a href="/">Fresh vending</a> using GT&#8217;s products also includes synergy drinks which uses 5% juice if Kombucha doesn&#8217;t appeal to the healthy drink seeker.</p>
<p>Consumption of <a href="/">fresh healthy vending</a> using GT&#8217;s Kombucha is a filling experience, leaving the user full, aware and full of vim and vigor. Balanced energy means mind, body and spirit which are attained by using this raw food product or this elixir of health. It is a proven statistic that most of the body&#8217;s ills begin with nutrition or the lack thereof. Using herbal supplements or herbs and spices in cooking can alleviate or prevent many illnesses considered biggies such as cancer. <a href="/">Fresh vending</a> of this product can help the person with a healthy lifestyle supplement their diet with a drink that will use nutrition to battle not only the bulge but the big ones such as high blood pressure and arthritis. Taking this drink instead of coffee, using it before a workout and throughout the day when a pick me up is needed are only a few ideas for using such a wondrous substance. Try GT&#8217;s Kombucha vended for the balance of mind, body and spirit.</p>
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		<title>Food Addictions Causing Obesity, Fresh Vending and Healthy Options Necessary to Curb this Addiction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_27" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 269px"><a href="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/healthy-vending-options.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-27" title="healthy vending options" src="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/healthy-vending-options.jpg" alt="healthy vending choices" width="259" height="194" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Fresh vending and healthy options are necessary to curb food addiction.</p></div>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Some research suggests that manufactured food is practically  engineered to be addictive.</p>
<p><a href="/">Fresh vending </a>foods like fruits and  vegetables are least likely to encourage binging behavior, while unhealthy foods  like potato chips can trigger this behavior. Introducing <a href="/">Fresh Healthy Vending </a>machines into schools, hospitals, offices, health clubs, government office buildings and all other places is a great practice and one that should be undertaken by all locations</p>
<p>Similar biological factors  can affect substance abuse issues and dysfunctional eating habits. The cravings  for dangerous substances are comparable to food cravings in some. The  neurochemical portion of the brain can override the willpower and be  overwhelming to individuals that struggle with obesity.  Eliminating the junk food vending machines is a good start and these institutions need to take notice what the enormous impact of the consumption of junk foods can have on people. <a href="/">Vending fresh</a> products such as bananas, apples, yogurts, fresh dairy products and fresh juices can make a positive impact on peoples diets and is a step in the right direction.</p>
<p>Just as people  continue to smoke knowing the dangers, self-destructive behaviors brought on by  food addiction are difficult to conquer.</p>
<p>Incoming search terms for Food Addictions Causing Obesity, Fresh Vending and Healthy Options Necessary to Curb this Addiction:<br />
<a href="/">Fresh Healthy Vending Scam</a></p>
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		<title>The Government Needs to Force Healthy Fresh Options in Our Schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_30" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/freshvending-choices-at-school.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-30" title="freshvending choices at school" src="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/freshvending-choices-at-school-300x158.jpg" alt="freshvending option at school" width="300" height="158" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Healthy fresh options in school needs to be forced by government. </p></div>
<p>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  packed for him, he said no. He was full off of the cookies and drink packed in  his lunch.</p>
<p>After telling my friend the story, she simply shook her head  and suggested that the schools are failing the children in this area. The  schools, she argued, should be involved in teaching parents how to make better  <a href="/">fresh healthy vending </a>choices. I responded that I thought the responsibility  fell squarely on the shoulders of the parents. I believe that the parents should  be advocates of their child’s diet.</p>
<p>First Lady Michelle Obama has focused  her advocacy efforts on the issue of childhood obesity under her “Let’s Move”  program initiative. One figure on her advocacy website says that one-third of  children in America are considered to be overweight or obese. This figure has  tripled in the past three decades. When Congress takes up the next session, they  will be tackling the childhood nutrition measure, which will expand government  involvement in <a href="/">fresh vending</a> food programs in the nation’s schools. The primary  objective of the bill is to create new mandates for <a href="/">fresh healthy vending </a>and  nutrition programs for schools. If the measure is passed, fresh healthy vending  options will become a major part of the program and funds will be provided for  dinner programs.</p>
<p>While the nation does struggle with major healthy  issues, the government’s program will be costly to taxpayers. The program is  likely to expand in size and scope quickly. Until the children entered school, I  had no idea that breakfast was provided to students. I recently discovered that  the programs had been in place for some time. There are even summer programs and  after-school fresh vending options in place for many communities. These programs  are mostly funded by tax dollars. Even the fresh vending marketing materials are  funded by taxpayer dollars. The marketing literature is designed to expand the  existing programs already in place.</p>
<p>There is another pending piece of  legislation that will offer tax breaks and subsidies to open fresh healthy  vending grocery stores in low-income communities. It remains to be seen whether  or not these efforts will be successful.</p>
<p>Incoming search terms for The Government Needs to Force Healthy Fresh Options in Our Schools:<br />
<a href="/">Fresh Healthy Vending Scam</a></p>
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		<title>Vending Machines Need to Lead to Vending Fresh Choices for People</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_25" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fresh-vending-everywhere.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-25" title="fresh vending everywhere" src="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fresh-vending-everywhere-300x227.jpg" alt="fresh vending availability" width="300" height="227" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Fresh vending healthy snacks available everywhere leading to healthy choices for people</p></div>
<p><a href="/">Fresh healthy vending</a> 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.</p>
<p>The <a href="/">fresh vending</a> machines should provide healthy alternatives to soda and candy bars, since sugar  is fueling the obesity epidemic among children in schools.</p>
<p>Different  schools offer different vending options to students. The classification of the  schools is a key factor.<br />
A school classified as 5A is more likely to provide  free open lunch breaks or use vending machines between classes. These schools  provide wide access to junk vending snacks for students.</p>
<p>A 1A type of  school like Western Plains High School may have a closed lunch format. These  schools restrict the use of vending machines. Vending machines can only be  utilized before and after school in 1A facilities.</p>
<p>Fresh vending machines  are an option for schools. <a href="/">Fresh healthy vending</a> providers can provide a  combination of healthy snacking options for students.</p>
<p>The vending  machines can be easily stocked with various types of fruits.</p>
<p>With soda  machines, healthier alternatives like flavored water, plain water, or juice can  be offered.</p>
<p>Fresh healthy vending machines can also generate revenue for  schools.</p>
<p>The fresh vending programs can result in profits for the school  if kept stocked at all times. Because students embrace the use of vending  machines, they are likely to continue to rely on them for snacks.</p>
<p>Some  schools don’t support the fresh healthy vending machines out of concerns for  costs. They state that the food isn’t as well-preserved as the junk food in  vending machines.</p>
<p>By rejecting the fresh vending machines, they are  contributing to the obesity epidemic. The children become reliant on the  unhealthy junk food options provided by the machines.</p>
<p>Children between  the ages of 6 to 19 are over 30 percent heavier than they were previously. The  obesity trend continues to grow at an alarming rate.</p>
<p>By removing sodas  from vending machines, and offering fresh healthy vending, the number of  temptations can be reduced.</p>
<p>Incoming search terms for Vending Machines Need to Lead to Vending Fresh Choices for People:<br />
<a href="/">Fresh Healthy Vending Scam</a></p>
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		<title>Legislating Healthy Eating Could Help Push Healthy Fresh Vending Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_34" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fresh-vending-healthy-eating2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-34" title="fresh vending healthy eating" src="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fresh-vending-healthy-eating2-300x207.jpg" alt="healthy eating" width="300" height="207" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Healthy eating could help push healthy fresh vending programs</p></div>
<p>The Contra Costa area schools will now have to improve the <a href="/">fresh healthy vending </a> 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.</p>
<p>Management agreed recently that the beverages and snacks  provided to students consist of <a href="/">fresh healthy vending</a> options. The hospitals and  area clinics will now have to meet those requirements.</p>
<p>The profits  generated through the vending machines will be redirected to obesity prevention  programs.<br />
John Gioia, the person responsible for introducing the initiative,  believes that the<a href="/"> fresh vending</a> program is likely to expand to cover all  machines in the county. Currently, there are 36 <a href="/">fresh healthy vending </a>machines  on county properties.</p>
<p>Supervisors in the county voted in 2004 to require  that 50 percent of all the beverages and snacks meet certain health  requirements.</p>
<p>The new requirement was inspired by then pregnant wife of  John Goia, who struggled to find fresh vending options while serving on jury  duty at a local courthouse. During a break, she attempted to utilize a vending  machine to get a snack, and quickly discovered that no fresh healthy vending  options were available. The lack of nutritious snacking options was behind the  initiative to improve the quality of vending for residents. He says that all of  the food in the vending machines was junk food.</p>
<p>Communities in the  Monterey and Los Angeles have begun exploring vending mandates for their public  health facilities.</p>
<p>The county has moved to extend the bidding period for  fresh healthy vendors that can meet these objectives. Supervisory Susan Bonilla  is worried about the vendors’ ability to adjust their bidding to meet the new  standards.</p>
<p>Research shows that approximately half of the children that  utilize the services offered by the health services facilities are overweight or  obese.</p>
<p>It is likely that other public health facilities throughout the  region will begin to explore similar measures. The initiative requires that a  certain percentage of all snacks available through vending machines contain a  certain level of nutritional value.</p>
<p>Incoming search terms for Legislating Healthy Eating Could Help Push Healthy Fresh Vending Programs:<br />
<a href="/">Fresh Healthy Vending Scam</a></p>
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		<title>Businesses in Muskogee County Adding Fresh Healthy Vending</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_36" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 272px"><a href="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fresh-healthy-vending-machines.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-36" title="fresh healthy vending machines" src="http://healthyvendingbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fresh-healthy-vending-machines.jpg" alt="healthy vending machines" width="262" height="193" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Businesses adding fresh healthy vending</p></div>
<p>The Muskogee area is celebrating the <a href="/">fresh healthy vending </a>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 <a href="/">fresh vending</a> options made available to employees.<br />
Certification  for <a>fresh healthy vending</a> programs is offered in the business community for  their fitness and nutrition programs.<br />
The program offered through Oklahoma is  called the Certified Healthy Business Program. The program formally recognizes  employers in the area that offer wellness programs the focus on fresh vending  choices and fitness. The state-sponsored initiative is the result of a  collaborative effort across multiple state departments throughout the state of  Oklahoma. Oklahoma Academy, Oklahoma Turning Point Council and the Department of  Health are some of the state departments behind the initiative. The Oklahoma  Turning Point Council focuses on the development of public health initiatives  designed to promote wellness.</p>
<p>Applicants for the 2010 fresh healthy  vending business recognitions are encouraged to apply online via the Oklahoma  Turning Point Council by the Nov. 15 deadline.</p>
<p>Applicants are not  required to be classified formally as a fresh-vending business, said Tamma  Randazzo, a field consultant for the public health council.</p>
<p>Fast food  restaurants, colleges and elementary schools are all encouraged to apply for the  certification. Previous recipients of the certification included a human  resources company and school districts in the Agra, Canton and Bristow  communities.</p>
<p>There are certain perks for participants of the statewide  program. Feedback information will be provided to provide an assessment of the  quality of the current program in place. Tools and other information are also  provided as a part of the program.</p>
<p>If interested in becoming a part of  the program, an application must be filled out. Questions about the wellness  program and health policies must be answered as a part of the certification  program. Wellness screenings, tobacco prevention initiatives, flu shot services,  and basic wellness checkup program information will be requested during the  application process. Businesses will also be asked about any of the fitness  facilities in the office space. Fresh vending education programs and a posted  food pyramid literature is a part of the program.</p>
<p>Companies that offer  reimbursement plans for employees that join fitness centers can potentially be  considered for the program. The city of Muskogee may offer reimbursement plans  for employees that utilize the fitness facility. Parks and Recreation Department  Director Mark Wilkerson said that the entity will “reimburse the paid  memberships if they go eight times through the month.”</p>
<p>Legislating  Healthy Eating Could Help Push Healthy Fresh Vending Programs</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Management agreed recently that the beverages and snacks  provided to students consist of fresh healthy vending options. The hospitals and  area clinics will now have to meet those requirements.</p>
<p>The profits  generated through the vending machines will be redirected to obesity prevention  programs.<br />
John Gioia, the person responsible for introducing the initiative,  believes that the fresh vending program is likely to expand to cover all  machines in the county. Currently, there are 36 fresh healthy vending machines  on county properties.</p>
<p>Supervisors in the county voted in 2004 to require  that 50 percent of all the beverages and snacks meet certain health  requirements.</p>
<p>The new requirement was inspired by then pregnant wife of  John Goia, who struggled to find fresh vending options while serving on jury  duty at a local courthouse. During a break, she attempted to utilize a vending  machine to get a snack, and quickly discovered that no fresh healthy vending  options were available. The lack of nutritious snacking options was behind the  initiative to improve the quality of vending for residents. He says that all of  the food in the vending machines was junk food.</p>
<p>Communities in the  Monterey and Los Angeles have begun exploring vending mandates for their public  health facilities.</p>
<p>The county has moved to extend the bidding period for  fresh healthy vendors that can meet these objectives. Supervisory Susan Bonilla  is worried about the vendors’ ability to adjust their bidding to meet the new  standards.</p>
<p>Research shows that approximately half of the children that  utilize the services offered by the health services facilities are overweight or  obese.</p>
<p>It is likely that other public health facilities throughout the  region will begin to explore similar measures. The initiative requires that a  certain percentage of all snacks available through vending machines contain a  certain level of nutritional value.</p>
<p>Incoming search terms for Businesses in Muskogee County Adding Fresh Healthy Vending:<br />
<a href="/">Fresh Healthy Vending Scam</a></p>
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