We all like to get our snack on from time to time, and vending machines allow us the opportunity to do wherever we may be. It may not be the best option when it comes to eating, but for those who are healthy conscious eaters, it’s nice to know that there are some products available in those machines that will not add any girth to the waistline. It should be noted that these snack will not be for everyone, and for those that do want them, you are probably going to have to look way down to the bottom row of the vending machine in order to find them, as they are usually nestled somewhere between the gum and the broken rack.
The top pick for healthy snacks goes to Planters Sunflower Kernels, with 160 calories per serving, but jam packed with healthy fats. What’s unhealthy is all the spitting that goes with eating sunflower seeds.
A good old bag of chips comes in second with Baked Lays Originals getting the nod. 210 calories, but a huge amount of your necessary daily fiber intake, means you should eat them regularly…..pun intended.
Sun Chips are thirds, weighing in with 140 calories, but the fact that they are made from whole grains makes them a healthy alternative to greasy, salty potato chips.
Snyder’s Of Hanover Mini Pretzels are next, and even though the name is a mouthful, eating a bunch won’t make you pack on the pounds. I’m not sure about the healthy part though; didn’t George W. Bush get a black eye when he choked on a pretzel?
Popcorn has always been thought of as a healthier alternative to chips, and Smartfood reduced fat Popcorn proves that point by delivering a snack that is both low in fat and high in fiber.
Peanut M&M’s surprisingly come in at number 6 combining chocolaty goodness with the healthy peanut; finally something on the list I can eat without gagging.
At only 110 calories and 16% fat, Fig Newtons make the top 10 by providing the consumer with an alternative way to get a serving of fruit.
Nature Valley’s Oats & Honey Granola Bar is next, and although granola doesn’t exactly excite the taste buds, it much better to eat one of these than a chocolate bar, any day of the week.
If it’s protein you are searching for, then look no further than Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts to get your fill.
The chocolate lover gets another healthy surprise at number 10; Quaker Chocolate Chunk Chewy Low Fat Granola bars will fill your body with goodness, whilst satisfying that sweet tooth.
It’s nice to know that there are healthy options available for the serial snacker, but just remember that eating 4 packs of those yummy peanut M&M’s does not thrust you into the realm of health nut, it just makes you a glutton.