{"id":98363,"date":"2014-05-30T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2014-05-30T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=98363"},"modified":"2014-05-30T10:00:13","modified_gmt":"2014-05-30T15:00:13","slug":"dont-do-the-vending-machine-walk-of-shame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/05\/dont-do-the-vending-machine-walk-of-shame\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Do The Vending Machine Walk of Shame – We’ve Got Your Best Choices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week I told you about some of the wacky vending machine items that clever entrepreneurs are offering up. And while some of them had potential, like the fresh salad machines in Chicago, others were completely impractical, like the caviar kiosk<\/a><\/strong> in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

For those of us who just need a little afternoon pick-me-up, the typical vending machine offers a convenient choice of snacks to grab and go, but which item is the best choice?<\/p>\n

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When hunger pangs hit and you slide your dollar into the machine, remember to choose a snack that has a healthy balance of protein and fiber. This will keep your blood sugar from spiking, combat the dreaded foggy brain, and keep you feeling satiated for a longer period of time. When it’s time to push the button, keep these healthier options in mind.<\/p>\n

Salty Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Planters Sunflower Kernels –\u00a0160 calories, 4g fiber<\/p>\n

Triscuit Original Snack Crackers – 240 calories, 6g fiber<\/p>\n

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Baked Lays! Original – 210 calories, 4g fiber<\/p>\n

Traditional Check Mix – 220 calories<\/p>\n

Reduced Fat Popcorn – 120 calories, 2g fiber<\/p>\n

SunChips Original – 140 calories, 2g fiber<\/p>\n

\u00a0Sweet Treats<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kellogg’s Low Fat Granola Crunch Blends – 160 calories<\/p>\n

Planters Trail Mix Nuts and Chocolate – 320 calories (but able to keep you full longer)<\/p>\n

Fig Newtons – 190 calories, 2g fiber<\/p>\n

Quaker Chewy Low Fat Granola Bar – Chocolate Chunk – 110 calories, 1g fiber<\/p>\n

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Avoid<\/strong>\u00a0items with high sugar and fat like candy, regular potato chips, anything frosted (come on, this is a no-brainer) and pastries. Little Debbie is not your friend and a package of her Double Decker Oatmeal Creme Pie will set you back 470 whopping calories and 18 grams of fat.<\/p>\n

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Also Read<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sports Drinks: Bad for Kid’s Health and Behavior<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

School Vending Machines Getting a Government Mandated Makeover<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

7 Belly Buddies and Bullies – 21 Day Tummy Foods that Help and Hurt Digestion<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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