Healthy eating is about making good food choices and choosing nutritious and wholesome food rather than sugary, salty snacks, junk food, or fizzy drinks. It is important that we have a habit of choosing healthier options when faced with junk food and yummy treats. Healthy eating is important for our body to function properly, for healthy growth and development, and to prevent the development of complex diseases. Evidence shows that the overall quality of our diet is more important than counting calories. Fresh foods that are prepared in a healthy way can be just as beneficial or more beneficial than simply choosing a salad for lunch. Examples of healthy, nutritious, wholesome quality foods include fruit and vegetables, milk drinks, cheese, yoghurts, nuts and seeds, poultry, eggs and fish. Focusing on healthy eating also means reducing the number of sweets, chocolate bars, sticky treats, junk food and processed foods that add little or no benefit to our diet.
Traditional vending machines
When people are out and about, at work, on the go, or rushed for time; that is when they often make bad food choices. There are thousands of vending machines across the country which provide food and drinks when people are in a rush. They are highly convenient but they are full of unhealthy snacks and drinks that are high in calories but low in nutrition. When in a rush, if a person comes across one of these vending machines, then they are likely to choose a chocolate bar, a packet of crisps and a fizzy drink. Once in a while, this is ok; however, if rushed for time on a regular basis, and the person is choosing the same type of snacks and drinks each day, then they will begin to develop a range of health issues. Firstly sugary or salty snacks and fizzy drinks can cause weight gain. Obesity is a very big problem in this country, in both children and adults. Consuming chocolate, crisps, and drinks on a daily basis will eventually result in obesity. It is important that you enjoy sugar in moderation. Obesity is a cause of a range of health complications and therefore it is important that traditional vending machines are avoided to prevent such issues. Rather traditional vending machines need to be replaced with healthy vending machines.
Healthy vending machines
Healthy vending machines will provide the same convenience as traditional vending machines. In contrast to traditional vending machines, healthy vending machines are stocked with delicious, nutritious snacks and drinks. Healthy vending machines can provide meal options as well. They can be filled with fruity treats, vegetable snacks, sandwiches, noodles and salads and a range of fruit juices and milk drinks to help fill you up and boost your health and well-being. If you have a vending machine full of chocolate bars, crisps and fizzy drinks then you need to think about replacing this with a healthy vending machine sooner rather than later. The people around you will be able to enjoy the benefits of making better food choices and you will be playing a part in achieving better public health for the future.
