Vending machines London are a convenient method of buying food and drink and always seem to appear when you are hungry or in a rush and do not have time for a proper meal. Food dispensing machines are affordable and time efficient. You do not have to walk around a shop to find what you are looking for, rather you can stand in one place and purchase a selection of items very quickly. The products are brightly coloured and attractive and they are easy to eat whilst walking around or at your desk. This is why when people are in a rush they prefer to purchase a quick snack and drink from a vending machine than to stop and select a sandwich or healthier option from a nearby shop or similar.
Most vending machines function 24 hours a day as they are unmanned and are available in most public places here in the UK. Statistics show that there are more than half a million vending machines which means if you are looking for one it won’t take you long to find. The problem is that traditional vending machines are loaded with chocolate bars, crisps and fizzy drinks. These are detrimental to your health. Vending machines are accessible to customers of all ages including young children, teenagers, adults and the elderly. These machines can be found in schools and colleges, hospitals and workplaces, which means they are accessed by all groups of the population. The products found in vending machines may not be suitable for all these people and unfortunately with traditional vending machines you will not know the nutritional information, allergy information or the number of calories that the products contain until you have made your purchase. Most often these types of food and drink are high in calories and low in nutrients. They promote weight gain and obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, digestive issues, tooth decay and tooth loss and even different types of cancer.
Obesity in England
Obesity is a major issue here in England. It affects all age groups including young children and teenagers. Statistics from the health survey for England found that 25% of adults in England are obese whilst a further 40% are overweight. These figures have risen significantly in the last 30 years. The main cause of obesity is having a high calorie diet from fatty and sugary foods. What is frightening is that obesity can result in almost 60 known chronic diseases and is responsible for approximately 30,000 deaths a year. By reducing the availability and accessibility of unhealthy food and drinks, obesity levels can be reduced, there will be fewer obesity-related deaths and people can enjoy better health and wellbeing as well as a better quality of life.
Replacing traditional vending machines
Traditional vending machines need to be replaced with healthy vending machines. If you have a traditional vending machine or you are in charge of a traditional vending machine then you need to find out about replacing it as soon as possible with a contemporary machine dispensing proper nourishment. If you do not have a vending machine in your venue, but you have a metre square of space and a working plug point then you need to find out about installing a healthy vending machine to provide the people around you with better food options that will encourage them to make preferable choices, enjoy healthy eating and promote good health and wellbeing. Most people turn to a vending machine when they are in a rush or they do not have time for a real meal. If they are presented with a healthy vending machine that is loaded with delicious, nutritious snacks then they will be encouraged to make better food choices. If they are presented with a traditional vending machine full of chocolate bars, crisps and fizzy drinks, that is what they will eat. Healthy vending machines not only promote better health and wellbeing, but they can cater for different types of allergies and dietary requirements. They offer a wide selection of delicious alternatives to chocolate bars, crisps and unhealthy drinks. This includes nutritious alternatives to popular desserts, baked vegetable crisps as an alternative to ordinary salty crisps, fruit juices and milk drinks rather than fizzy drinks. Healthy vending machines also have light meal options, for example breakfast options, noodles, soups and salads. They are smart vending machines which means that you can find out about each product before you make your purchase and the machines themselves are user-friendly and look attractive in the space.
Find out more about getting a healthy vending machine for your venue and providing better food options for the people around you without delay.
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