Healthy and Unhealthy Vending Machine Snacks
The Best and Worst Foods to Grab From the Vending Machine
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Avoid candies, like Skittles and Twizzlers, says Torchia, as they are high in sugar, especially corn syrup. "Corn syrup is immediately directed to your liver, and people who consume high amounts of corn syrup tend to have increased triglycerides, high blood sugars at times, and potentially fatty liver (increased liver enzymes)," she says.
In general, high sugar intake contributes to bad digestion, inflammation, and brain fog or the inability to concentrate. Plus, "only eating sugars without balancing meals with protein and vegetables or low-sugar items can contribute to headaches," she adds.