Although most vending machine items are designed to be snacks only, many people get their lunches from a vending machine, which typically doesn't have a great deal of nutritional value. However, in our vending machines there are numerous healthy vending options available.

Listed below are some of the most common healthy foods that can be added to your vending machine:

Bottled Water - Unfortunately, many office workers turn to soft drinks or coffee when they are thirsty, but these drinks only increase dehydration. In order to maintain a healthy body, health professionals recommend that you drink at least 64 ounces (eight glasses) of water a day. However, new studies are suggesting that five or six glasses are enough. If plain old water is too boring, then you can try flavored water, which contains a little bit of sugar or juice to make it more interesting while still hydrating your body. 

Baked potato chips - Regular potato chips are fried and contain high amounts of saturated fats and sodium. Baked potato chips contain less fat and sodium and can still satisfy those who need a crunchy snack.

Energy bars - Unlike energy drinks, that contain mostly sugar and caffeine, energy bars and health bars contain protein, carbohydrates, potassium and other vitamins and minerals that the body can use for sustained energy.

Natural juices - Hawaiian punch is not juice; it is pure sugar in a can. Fruit drinks that contain 100% natural juice will say so on the can and will provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals (like vitamin C and potassium) to help strengthen your immune system.

Low fat yogurt - Yogurt, which requires a refrigerated vending machine, contains calcium, vitamin D and special bacteria that aid in digestion. Since it is a dairy product, you will want to go with the low fat option to save your midsection. Avoid yogurt that has fruit in the bottom, since this is primarily sugar. 

Unsweetened tea - There are entire books outlining the benefits of tea, particularly green tea. On a base level, many teas contain antioxidants that help prevent heart disease.

Low calorie sports drinks - Sports drinks are designed to provide athletes with vital electrolytes, nutrients and calories during periods of intense physical activity. Unfortunately, the office life is not very physically demanding, so all of those calories will go unburned. In order to cater to the “occupational athlete,” sports drink companies, like Gatorade, have developed low calorie beverages that help maintain hydration but have fewer calories.

Dried fruit - Dried fruit contains all of the same vitamins and nutrients as fresh fruit. The only difference is, dried fruit will not spoil, so it is ideal for offering in a vending machine. Dried fruit is also sweeter, crushing employees’ cravings for candy. However, the dried fruit will need to be prepackaged in individual portion sizes. Otherwise, your employees can eat too many and increase their blood sugar levels.

Diet soda - For those who need a soda pop fix, diet soda contains less sugar than traditional soft drinks.

Anything organic - There are a wide selection of organic potato chips, energy bars and other vending machine-sized-products available on the market that contain less sugar and manufactured preservatives than their unhealthy counterparts.