Easy Nutrition Everywhere

h.u.m.a.n. (Helping Unite Mankind And Nutrition) is a one-of-a-kind nutritional distribution platform that brings healthier foods and drinks to people across the nation. HUMAN was recently Ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 Vending Franchise in North America. Our mission is to create "Easy Nutrition Everywhere"

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Q&A on Federal Food Policy with Yale’s Marlene Schwartz, PhD

Federal food policy is a very intricate and complex subject that affects the way school food service teams may feed the students whose diets are in their hands–at least for those 7+ hours they’re on campus. There may be no one who is more familiar with the effect that federal food policy has on schools, kids, and administrators than Marlene Schwartz, PhD, the Director for the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University. In the following interview, we discuss various federal policies, including the new USDA guidelines known as Smart Snacks In School, the federal school lunch program, SNAP, and more! We may not see eye-to-eye on healthy competitive foods (we believe they belong in schools!), we always welcome debate and alternate points of view.

1. You have conducted and published extensive research on school wellness policies. What has been the most useful thing you’ve learned that you can pass along to those who work on behalf of improving school nutrition?

I think that it is really important to be supportive of the food service director and staff in your school district. They have a tough job – they need to meet federal and state regulations, appeal to the kids, and balance the budget. I dream of a day that school districts see the food service as part of the overall budget – just like heat and computers – and are willing to put the money into making the cafeterias a learning lab for students.

2. What do you think of Michelle Obama’s recent proposal to limit junk-food marketing in schools?

I think it’s great. We have long advocated to keep marketing out of schools. This proposal makes complete common sense – why would you allow marketing for products you aren’t allowed to sell? Kids pick up on hypocrisy and would have noticed this double standard.

3. The White House also recently introduced a new policy stating that school districts that serve communities in which 40 percent or more of students qualify for free meals may now offer free breakfast and lunch to the entire school. What are your thoughts on this?

I also think this is a great policy. There is sometimes stigma associated with participating in the school lunch and breakfast and one of the places where participation is highest is when it’s free for the entire school. I also hope that this will help move my earlier idea forward – that the schools really embrace the food programs as part of the whole school environment. It’s part of keeping kids safe and healthy and ready to learn.

Read FULL Q&A at www.smartsnacksinschool.com

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Healthy Vending Franchise Reviews - Being an Entreprenuer

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I’m thankful for Forbes recognizing HUMAN’s tireless efforts in combating the causes of obesity, as this issue needs all of the attention it can get. This is a company-wide award, and I’m so proud of the passionate work our team performs day-in and day-out in attempts to reach our vision to ‘make healthy food more convenient than junk food.’ I’m humbled and ecstatic at the same time.

Sean Kelly  via PR Web 

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Make Money Running Your Own Vending Machines

We all know what vending machines are. You’ve seen them in almost every break room, amusement park, and shopping mall imaginable.

When you think about what vending machines look like, what usually comes to mind? Usually some boxy, brown snack machine or a Coca-Cola branded beverage machine is the most familiar.

Did you know that these vending machines represent a FRACTION of the vending machines out there?

Throw out your old idea of what a vending machine looks like. Vending technology has allowed vending machines to transform into something called automated retail. What is automated retail, you ask?

Now, vending machines are anything but ordinary. You can sell practically anything in a vending machine. The main premise behind a vending machine is convenience and accessibility. A customer puts in money into the machine, and instantly gets a product in return. Sure, traditional vending machines are the most prevalent and most well-known, but here are some vending machine types that you may not have considered!

1. Bulk Vending

Bulk vending usually vends unwrapped products such as Skittles, M&M’s, gum balls, etc.

They are found in restaurants, shopping malls, and other retail locations.

2. Photo Booth

Yes, photo booths are a type of vending machine! These are often found in movie theaters and shopping malls. A customer enters the booth, takes an average of four poses, and receives a photo strip at the end.

3. Ice Cream Machine

These machines have a variety of ice cream choices, ranging from popsicles to ice cream sandwiches.

4. DVD Vending Machine

The most common example of this is RedBox, which vends DVD’s for a dollar. It’s a cheaper, more convenient alternative to a video rental store. The customer chooses a DVD from a wide selection and usually needs to return it to the machine by the next day.

5. Toy Vending

The most recognizable of this type of machine is the “claw” machine, where a customer inserts for a chance to win some type of toy, such as a stuffed animal.

6. Automated Retail Machine

Automated retail machines vary by the products they sell inside. Some sell electronics, such as mp3 players, some sell skin care products, and some sell colognes and perfumes. Basically, anything can be vended from a automated retail machine.

7. Healthy Vending Machine

Healthy vending machines offer 100% healthy snacks, foods, and drinks. Products include trail mixes, granola, protein bars, meal replacement bars, healthy chips and cookies, premium waters, organic juices, protein shakes, and much more.

8. Coffee Machines

Coffee Vending Machines brew coffee on the spot. Espresso, coffees, mochas, lattes, and hot chocolate are among the most popular choices.

As you can see, vending machines are more than just snack and soda machines!

There is great opportunity to make money in running your own machines. Automated retail is an up-and-coming trend, and there is opportunity for growth.

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