Smart Vending Machine Snacks
Smart vending machine snacks can be hard to spot. Learn how to read the labels and pick smart snacks in this video.
Expert: Amy Hendel, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families”
Transcript
When you want something salty, don’t let labels like “made from whole grains” or “100% real cheese” fool you. For example, Cheez-Its are actually higher in calories than most average bags of greasy potato chips.
Smarter salty snacks include: Goldfish crackers, pretzels, or a combo of crackers and cheese. The small serving sizes will hold you over until dinner and keep you from mindlessly munching through 10-serving bag.
Still, there’s one vending machine snack that beats all the rest – honey-roasted peanuts. The peanuts win because they’re loaded with protein, fiber and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which may even be more than you can say about a snack you’d pack from home. Just remember they do have added sugars and sodium, so you don’t want to eat this snack every day.
Remember this the next time the afternoon slump sets in, and you’ll now be able to make much better choices.
Last Modified: 2012-11-17
Category: Health and Nutrition, Videos
