When presented with a choice, always select the least processing option. For example, if you are in front of the machine, you can see the peanut butter cookies, chocolate bars, pop, pretzels and nuts. Of these I would choose the nuts. Of course, if a package is likely to be roasted and salted, but I bet the ingredients list is much shorter than the other options. Ideally, products packaged receive 5 ingredients or less. If an apple is available in the vending machine, the better. They know not to do!
Emily Fonnesbeck RD, CD