Do YoU Use a Vending machine ?

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Do YoU Use a Vending machine ?
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Sun, 04-12-2009 - 12:09am
How often do you need to use a vending machine ?
Let us know :)

Two Craving Quenchers for Playing the Slots

You're a busy woman, and sometimes the only options for satisfying your hunger are found in that vending machine in the airport or office hallway. For those of you who don't want to starve during late nights at the office or hours of airport delays, Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom shares a few ways to get the best out of a vending machine.

Craving Type: Salt
Choose the smallest bag of regular chips, baked chips or pretzels. Nutritionally, they're all about the same.

Craving Type: Chocolate
Choose a small chocolate bar, preferably with almonds. Avoid nougat fillers, which add calories and sugar.

The most nutritious choice is trail mix—just try to avoid mixes that contain candy.

Bottom line: Choose carefully from the vending machine. You can always something find something for about 200 calories. Think of it as an indulgence, and make it an occasional splurge


 
 
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Sun, 04-12-2009 - 12:28am
During the university year I was at the vending machine everday that I was at school.
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Sun, 04-12-2009 - 1:02am
Least you tried to buy the *right* thing at times Amy,
Now you won't have to use one for a long while :)


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Registered: 03-20-2001
Sun, 04-12-2009 - 1:02pm
I never use a vending machine.
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Sun, 04-12-2009 - 1:50pm
You & me both Suzan,
And yes we are very lucky :)


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Sun, 04-12-2009 - 2:09pm

Usually never near a vending machine, but I sure do need to watch out for those trips to a store that has food items. *wink*

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Registered: 10-07-2008
Sun, 04-12-2009 - 2:50pm

I do not use vending machines, but if I find that I have to I know what to choose now after reading this
great idea Hugs.


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 04-12-2009 - 5:36pm
Know what you mean Gail,
Not having to use a vending machine is a good thing though ..
Thanks for taking a peek :)


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Sun, 04-12-2009 - 5:36pm
So glad this can help Aileen,
Although not having to use one is best for all :)


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Registered: 10-07-2008
Sun, 04-12-2009 - 5:57pm
True Hugs...less temptation.
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Tue, 04-14-2009 - 12:01am

Yes not using a vending machine is good.

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