Frito Lays, Twix and Snickers are the favorite picks from the vending machine. What we should be choosing instead...

The next time the vending machine at work is taunting you, put a little thought into your selection...

Aimee Raupp, author of “Chill Out & Get Healthy,” says we should go ahead and go nuts – with nuts. That’s always the best option, assuming you aren’t allergic. If there’s a trail mix or mixed nuts in there, you’ll get some protein and satisfaction. 

If you’ve just gotta have chips – find a baked option. Those healthy sounding choices usually aren’t. Granola bars and wheat thins actually have a lot of processed elements in there, which are bad. The same goes Kashi and other cereal bars. Aimee says the Nutri Grain bar is okay – but Fig Newtons are the best in that department.

If candy is in order, Peanut m&ms are the way to go. In the cookie row, punch in the Oreos number. They’ve got a shorter list of ingredients and aren’t overly processed. If you’re feeling really naughty, go ahead and get the Pop Tart or the Rice Krispies Treats. Those are considered bad choices.