Health Tip: If You Use a Food Vending Machine

When a craving hits and you absolutely need a snack, you may turn to a vending machine to quiet your growling belly.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests these healthier vending machine options:

• Pretzels, trail mix, almonds or peanuts.
• Low-fat or fat-free popcorn.
• Cheese- or peanut butter-filled whole wheat crackers.
• Cereal bars or granola made with whole grains.
• Dried cranberries, apricots or raisins.
• Animal crackers or graham crackers.
• 100 percent vegetable juice or 100 percent fruit juice.