In our busy lives, it is difficult to make time to eat healthy foods, work out and relax. While it is up to you to work out and take time for relaxation and enjoyment, Loma Linda University Health is rolling out new, healthier choices in all of the vending machines located across campus — making it easier than ever to choose healthy snacks.
By enjoying wholesome food from these vending machines, you are joining Loma Linda University Health in the campus-wide effort to “Live It” – i.e., living the healthier lifestyle the organization promotes. It will leave you feeling like a “whole” new person.
On Feb. 25, a healthy snack expo for the “Snack Healthy, Live It” campaign was held. Attendees were given the opportunity to see and taste what the vending machines would hold. A cross-section of faculty, staff, students, clinical personnel and administrators all participated in the samplings while rating the foods based on factors such as flavor, presentation, cost and healthful ingredients.
“The health expo was great!” Tina Pruna, MPH, director of community-academic partners in service (CAPS) said. “It is exciting to know that we have the healthier options available on campus because I feel that it really does coincide with our mission at Loma Linda University Health.”
The transition in snack options began in January and planned completion is by the end of March. Vending options will consist of delicious snacks like all-natural potato chips, nutty rice bites, cranberry snacks, juices and waters, along with many other choices.
With such ease and availability, be sure to enjoy the new healthy vending choices across the Loma Linda University Health campus and join us in “Living It” nutritiously.