April 23, 2014

Healthy Vending Machines-Contest and Giveaway


I saw this last week in my newsfeed. A "healthier choices" vending machine. For those of you that follow me I'm sure you can guess what my response will be...BUT instead of hearing my opinion I'm interested to hear your thoughts! Are these snacks better choices? If you could create your own "healthy" vending machine, what items would be available for purchase? I want to get my followers more involved in my posts so I'm holding a contest! Let me hear your thoughts on the vending machine pictured above and pitch me your personal version of what a "healthy" vending machine would look like! 

 You can enter via email Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com or post your response below. I will be choosing a winner on Monday, May 12th. The winner will receive a protein shaker cup, a copy of my Clean Eating Recipe Ebook, complimentary 30 minute wellness consultation, and a $25 gift card to the local grocery store where you shop!!  (Prize valued at over $100)  Anyone, anywhere can enter! Good luck!! :-) 


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3 comments:

  1. AmartApril 29, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    These snacks definitely aren't a healthy option, to some they may seem "healthier" but the ingredient lists probably has numerous things that you have never heard of or things that are unhealthy for you. While some of the options might be better for you than say a snickers bar it isn't the healthiest.
    I would love a healthy vending machine with the following: Fruits, Veggies, Nuts, Protein Shakes/Smoothies, eggs, Protein bars, something chocolate too for my sweet tooth in the afternoons :).

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    1. Jackie MartApril 29, 2014 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you for your entry! I will add it to the others! :-)

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  2. khoogenakkerMay 9, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    I don't know if there is such a thing as a 'healthy' vending machine. The vending machine is correct though, it is healthier than the options in a standard vending machine. I saw flaming hot funyuns in the last one I walked by (shiver). Having trail-mix and granola bars (even if they are full of corn syrup) are still better options than the deep-fried, sugar-packed options in most vending machines. It's a processing issue. The products in vending machines are full of preservatives so they can sit at room temperature and last until each item has been purchased. Healthy vending machines would need to be temperature controlled AND monitored to ensure they are running at the right temperature. A better idea than a vending machine? Community gardens. Pick the ripeness you want straight off of the plant. Indoors and out.Fruits and veggies. Maybe this defeats the purpose of a vending machine, but it would reduce packaging and preservation needs while providing nutritious snacks for the passerby.

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