Vending Machine Advice

When your only choice is to eat from a Vending Machine follow this advice:

Cheez-Its are OK - 100% real cheese and less fat than chips because they are baked and not fried.

Granola Bars are OK - they have fiber, some soy protein, and are made with grain rolled oats.

Pop-Tarts are OK - they have less fat than brownies and more fiber and protein, as well as other vitamins.

Orange-Bagged Cereal Mix is OK - Fiber and protein and some fat.

Pretzels are OK sometimes - They are not high in sugar or fat but its really just like eating two pieces of white bread.

Sugar Free Chocolate wafer is OK - if you want chocolate go for these.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup - only go for these if you really must have chocolate. Pick this over M&M's because it has some protein and some iron. You'll feel fuller longer.

Peanuts are OK - Quite a bit of fat but its from plants and not animals. They are filling and take longer to eat.

In a JUICE or MILK machine look for skim milk first. If it's not there go for the 1% fat chocolate milk instead of the 2% fat white milk. Go for 100% juice instead of juice drinks.