Instant gratification,
retail convenience and organic food: Pick the item which does not belong? It is
a tricky question, is it not? However, now they go well together. Organic
vending machines have become one of the most popular health food trends in the
world. They are rapidly popping up everywhere in the
country. They can be found in schools, gyms, hotels, hospitals, offices you
name it! Basically, one had access to healthy beverages and snack whenever they
craved them.
Until recently, people
were a big fan of vending machines. For many years, they have been the evil yet
attractive machine, which enticed people to eat vacuous food that fed the
hunger they craved suddenly in the middle of the day. From losing weight or
gaining weight, to stomach aches to cavity problems, all have been the
consequences whenever someone ate from a vending machine. However, would it not
be great if you were able to say good riddance!
Over the few years, some
vending machine businesses with their forward thinking have stocked their
vending machines with all-natural and organic beverages and snacks. The
‘organic movement’ has considerably grown large and is still increasing. The
demand for organic products has increased immensely as it is more universally
available and affordable these days. This is good because, todays hectic
lifestyles demands more organic ready-to-eat products. Organic vending machines
not only offer food that is nutritious but also competitively priced,
convenient and great in taste.
Some of the best products
offered by popular brands found in these vending machines include:
·
Organic
Stone-Ground Wheat Crackers by Back to Nature – Crispy, flavourful and
absolutely delicious. Nothing can beat these crackers!
·
Apricot
by Clif Energy Bars – Certified organic and high in fibre, this energy bar is
also available in Chocolate Chip. The bar tastes yummier than a cookie, is 70%
organic and high in protein
·
Clif Crunch Chocolate Chip – 70% organic with whole grains (The
crunch and chocolate adds a sweet punch)
·
Organic
Crunchy Granola Bars by Barbara’s Bakery – Honey goodness and pure oats that
gives a satisfying crunch
·
Honey
Green Tea by Organic Honest Tea – The sweetness of tea opens a whole new world
of freshness
·
Organic
Vanilla by Silk Soy Milk –An amazing source of protein with a subtle hint of
vanilla
According to a process by
USDA, packaged foods are now categorized as “organic”. It also depends on the
amount of organic ingredients, which are used in the packaged product. For a
product to have the USDA seal an item must have 95% organic ingredients. The
rest can be labelled as “made using organic ingredients”. However, replacing
any product with a natural alternative is the correct choice.
If you are still not
convinced to switch to organic products, then you do not have all the
information about organic farming and food. Below outlined are the benefits
associated with organic products:
·
Organic
products are made without using GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms),
synthetic hormones or pesticides
·
Organic
food is grown separately through a conventional process by using natural
fertilizers and insect control methods
·
Organic
packaged drinks and food are made using organic ingredients hence, they contain
no artificial flavours and colours or chemical preservatives
Medical studies show that
if synthetic additives are used for making conventional foods, there is a
chance that more and more people will start suffering from diabetes and cancer.
By eating products that are high in GMOs, children will suffer from development
problems and people will develop food allergies. As kids are very susceptible
to any kind of disease in their small age, they are likely to suffer more
because in order to grow they consume proportionally more food than adults.
Are you convinced enough
that you want to put a limit to the exposure your family has to synthetic
contaminates? Try switching to more nutritious and organic foods for the
overall wellbeing and safety of your family. If you find yourself out of fresh
produce, choose packaged food and drinks instead of products which label
themselves as ‘organic, natural and wholesome’. Many studies show that children
are more likely to eat chocolate which is heavy and filled with sweetness.
Substitute this less nutritious chocolate bar and go for bars such as Clif Crunch chocolate chip. Organic
foods with more minerals, vitamins and antioxidants are the best and good for
health. This type of food gets the necessary composition and nutritive elements
from conditions through which they are produced and surrounded. Higher quality
food comes from higher quality farming.
Of course it costs more if
you want to buy organic products or eat organic produce however, think of all
the benefits you will get. Remember, health and life cannot be measured in
price and when you buy organic products you are supporting a cleaner planet,
sustainable farming practices and local agriculture. As to the affordability
issue, the prices are decreasing day by day as organic products become popular.
In the past, buying organic products was a huge difficulty but now they can be
easily found in many local stores.
Advancements in food
preservation and packaging have given natural food items an extended life on
the shelf, which is why they can now be also found in vending machines. There
was a time that people regarded vending machine organic products as something
that has been ‘kept for too long and might not taste good’. Now, through
thermo-sealed packaging of each portion of the vending machine, the quality of
the organic product is preserved no matter how long they are stored. Meaning,
people have access to healthy drinks and foods all the time and everywhere.
In order to provide
variety to people, something that was both sweet and savoury, organic candy and
protein energy bars were introduced. A single bar could keep a person energized
all day long. Energy bars such as Clif
Crunch chocolate chip, Organic Stone-Ground Wheat Crackers and Organic
Crunchy Granola Bar were and still are some of the most popular bars.
Buying organic food is
like making a statement, “I eat healthy!” If people bring a change in their
life by switching to organic food then food companies will have no choice but
to produce organic drinks and food with higher quality than before. It is just
a matter of time before organic food takes over. http://www.fitnessopt.com/
