Vending in schools is much healthier than it was two years ago, but that hasn't compromised the variety of choice available. In fact, comparing the food available now with the old standards - chocolate, sweets and crisps - there is much more on offer today. Fresh fruit, sandwiches, yoghurt, salads, seeds and nuts - there are plenty of healthy options for children to choose from. As well as promoting a healthy lifestyle, cutting out vending machine snacks that were high in fat, sugar and salt has left room for foods that benefit kids' brains as well as their bodies.
The key to stocking successful vending machines is quality. Raisins are an obvious inclusion - they are ideal for snacking between meals and classes, and provide essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and slow releasing energy to fuel kids brains. But with a number of countries exporting raisins, top quality and convenience is of the utmost importance.
California Raisins undergo strict quality control checks before they are packed to ensure that they are free from foreign and non-fruit materials, the ideal shape and size, and washed thoroughly in spring water. They are available all year round in handy snack packs, and their long shelf life makes them the perfect vending product. If you're stocking raisins in your vending machines, think quality and think California Raisins.
The problem of obesity in the UK has become a major public health issue. Data from the National Child Measurement scheme has shown that despite increasing awareness, obesity in children is still as prevalent as ever. 33% of 11 year olds in the UK are now overweight or obese, and researchers from the University College London have estimated that a third of adults in the UK will be obese by 2012.
Thousands of deaths every year can be traced back to obesity. It increases the risk of many fatal conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, to name but a few. The problem is serious and needs to be addressed, not just by the government, but also by consumers and food manufacturers.
California Raisins obviously can't cure obesity, but they are the type of health food that increases the nutritional value of products. Using them in cereals, breads, snacks and many other foods adds essential vitamins, minerals and many other nutrients. A tablespoon counts as a portion of the 5 A Day fruit requirements, and they are an excellent source of fibre, which studies have shown can independently aid weight loss.
Adding a little extra nutrition to products is a good start in encouraging people to eat healthily and fighting obesity. California Raisins are ideal from the product development viewpoint - they are versatile and consistently of the highest quality. Join the health drive today, and try using California Raisins.
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