Whether you like it black, with sugar, lattes, cappuccinos, or espresso, one thing’s for sure: Coffee from the Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe serves up plenty of health benefits!

Not only can a cup of Joe help ward off depression, but it has even been linked with a decreased rate of skin cancer and increased fertility. Read on to learn about the unexpected heath benefits of coffee, plus other brew-related facts.

1. It may help ward off depression. 

Anyone who perks up after the first sip of morning coffee will tell you that it has mood-boosting effects. Now there’s proof: A study from the Harvard School of Public Health, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found that women who regularly drink fully caffeinated coffee have a 20% lower risk of depression than non-coffee drinkers. The study, which followed a group of women for 10 years, found that as more coffee was consumed (up to six cups per day), the likelihood of depression decreased.

2. It may help promote a healthy weight. 

Drinking an espresso or cappuccino after a meal is more than a relaxing habit. “When you drink coffee after a meal, it causes your body to more slowly process the meal you just ate,” says Chris Kilham, medical researcher, founder of Medicine Hunter, Inc. and author of Psyche Delicacies. According to David Levitsky, PhD, professor of nutritional science at Cornell University, “Caffeine decreases the rate at which the stomach dumps its contents into the duodenum-a part of the small intestine where digestion takes place-and also increases metabolic rate.” Keep in mind, though, that java isn’t a miracle brew: Downing it after dinner won’t make the pounds melt away; rather, sipping a cup post-meal could, in small part, help promote a healthy weight.

3. It may boost fertility in men. 

“Studies have shown that caffeine has a positive effect on sperm motility-the ability of sperm to move toward an egg-and could increase your chances of [getting pregnant],” says John Wilcox, MD, FACOG, managing partner and reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility in California. In fact, a study conducted at the University of Sao Paulo found that sperm motility was markedly higher in coffee drinkers versus non coffee-drinkers. And it turns out that it doesn’t matter whether you drink one or ten cups a day: The only detectable difference was found between coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers.

4. It can harbor bacteria. 

When you think of the germiest places in your house, you probably picture the kitchen sink or garbage disposal. But your coffee machine’s reservoir also tops the list. A study performed by NSF International, a not-for-profit health and safety organization, found that the coffee reservoirs they studied were “loaded with yeast and mold organisms,” says Robert Donofrio, PhD, director of NSF International’s microbiology labs. “Hardly any of the volunteers we spoke to cleaned or disinfected their reservoirs. The residual water in that area, plus the fact that it’s a humid part of the machine, contributed to bacterial growth.” To properly clean your coffee machine, follow the manufacturer’s cleaning protocol. If nothing is specified, clean it once a month by adding three or four cups of undiluted vinegar to the reservoir, allowing it to sit for 30 minutes and then running the vinegar through the unit. Finish by adding fresh water to the reservoir and running the machine through two or three cycles to wash away vinegar residue.

5. It may reduce the risk of skin cancer. 

Staying out of the sun and regularly applying a liberal amount of SPF should always be your number one line of defense against skin cancer. That said, a new study out of Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that women who drank more than three cups of coffee a day had a 20% lower risk for basal cell carcinoma, and men had a 9% reduced risk. However, the research did not indicate that coffee consumption reduced the risk of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, making it all the more important to protect your skin when outdoors.

6. It’s not truly addictive. 

While many people claim that they can’t make it through the day without a few cups of java, Liz Applegate, PhD, faculty member and director of sports nutrition at the University of California at Davis, explains that caffeine is not addictive. “Caffeine is a mild stimulant, and the World Health Organization states that it is wrong to compare caffeine intake to drug addiction, since people can reduce or eliminate caffeine from their diet without the serious psychological or physical problems that result from a true addiction.” However, serious coffee drinkers may experience symptoms such as fatigue and irritability if they reduce their intake. According to Dr. Applegate, people who consume 600 milligrams of caffeine (about six small cups of coffee) daily are most likely to experience these symptoms, but they will usually resolve themselves after a few days.

7. It doesn’t necessarily cause stomach pain.

If you’ve ever blamed java for stomach discomfort, you might want to visit your doctor to see what else could be at the root of the problem. According to Lauren Gerson, MD, MSc, associate professor of medicine and gastroenterology at the Stanford University School of Medicine, “There is no evidence from reviewed studies that coffee causes ulcers or more pain in patients with documented ulcers.” She also notes that there is no evidence that coffee could be the cause of stomach pain in patients with indigestion.

If you want to own and develop a successful vending business in the hottest area, our new line of Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe machines are perfect for offices, hospitals, business parks, and more–offering gourmet coffee and healthy snacks within seconds!

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Meet their needs by owning the best new Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe franchise!

From a cup at home while getting ready, to the not-so-quick stop at the corner coffee shop on the way to work, or even that ubiquitous pot of black dredge at the office, coffee has become North America’s quickest pick-me-up to start the day or fight off the afternoon lows.

But where is it written in stone that it has to be inconvenient, expensive, bad tasting or, even worse, all of the above?

Well, our Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe machine gives you the best of both worlds–organic gourmet fair trade coffee at the push of a button right there in your break room!

“The Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe machines are perfect for those who want the quality of coffee from a gourmet shop combined with the ease and convenience of brewing their own or purchasing it from a vending machine,” said Dan Negroni, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending.  “It’s a coffee shop experience in a box.”

Made with its own exclusive specialty blend of fair trade, organic coffee, the Cafe machine grinds whole beans, extracts espresso, froths milk and disposes of used grinds in fewer than 40 seconds.  Consumers can enjoy anything from delicious black coffee to specialty drinks like French Vanilla Lattes, Cappuccinos, Hot Chocolate, and even Chai Tea and more.

“It’s rich, it’s creamy, you can taste the vanilla.  It’s very, very good,” said Mike Mahrenholz after tasting his first cup.  “This tastes just as good, if not better, than if you’re going to Starbucks.”

In addition, the machine features the selection of healthy, natural snack options people have come to expect from Fresh Healthy Vending such as yogurts, smoothies, fruit, vegetables, granola bars, baked chips, and natural sodas.

“If you want to own and develop a successful vending business in the ‘hottest’ area, our new line of Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe machines save consumers time and money spent going to the corner coffee shop, but still lets them enjoy the taste and quality of a gourmet cup of coffee,” said Negroni.  “It’s the perfect machine to have in offices, hospitals, business parks, and more to offer gourmet coffee and a healthy snack within seconds.

Act now to be the first to bring the Fresh Healthy Vending Cafe machine to your location:  Visit our website at www.freshandhealthy.org

For more information on becoming a Fresh Healthy Vending franchisee, please visit us at www.freshvending.com

Minnesota-based Fresh Healthy Vending Franchisee Wade Bergner Aims to Provide Healthier, Fresher Options to Dance Students and Teachers

Fresh Healthy Vending, the leading healthy vending machine company in the United States, has expanded into Red Wing’s Fusion Dance studio, providing teachers and students with a selection of healthy snacks such as yogurts, smoothies, fruit, vegetables, granola bars, baked chips and natural sodas at the touch of a button.

“Fusion Dance is excited to offer Fresh Health Vending to our dancers, staff and guests.  In the past, we have offered typical vending at our studio, but we have always talked about ways to provide a healthier alternative,” says Mary Plein, owner of Fusion Dance. “Dancers are athletes, so they must eat for energy, strength and stamina.  Because dancers are performing at the top of their abilities, proper nutrition and fueling of the body is essential.  We are pleased to offer fresh and healthy choices for our students.”

Wade Bergner purchased the vending machine franchise rights from San Diego-based Fresh Healthy Vending, which offers healthier vending machine snacks as an alternative to traditional vending machine junk food of sugary drinks and snacks. Inspired to better his own community, Mr. Bergner is dedicated to improving access to healthier snack options for the dance studio. “I want to do my part to help change the perception of healthy food and vending machines,” explains Mr. Bergner.

Fresh Healthy Vending touts its vending products as a means to keep minds and bodies in better shape. Their mission is to help eliminate junk food, which is associated with causing obesity, higher absenteeism and higher medical insurance rates. “These vending machines are a great way to offer the community healthier food options tailored to their dietary needs,” said Dan Negroni, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending. “Teaching kids the importance of eating healthfully and prompting them to make more nutritious food choices is something we believe is critical, especially considering the rise in childhood obesity. We are happy to see the community taking the necessary steps to safeguard their children and promote healthful living.”

The Fresh Healthy Vending machine launching at Fusion Dance is one of the 1,700 locations throughout North America, with machines in office break rooms, school campuses, shopping malls, hospitals and more.  In addition to the healthier vending machine snacks and beverages, Fresh Healthy Vending also produces the Fresh Healthy Café, a vending machine that distributes gourmet organic coffee drinks together with their signature healthy snack options.

Fresh Healthy Vending touts its vending products as a means to keep minds and bodies in better shape. Their mission is to help eliminate junk food, which is associated with causing obesity, higher absenteeism and higher medical insurance rates.

Act now to be the first to bring Fresh Healthy Vending Snack and Cafe machines to your community.  Visit our website at www.freshandhealthy.org

For more information on becoming a Fresh Healthy Vending franchisee in your area, please visit our website at www.freshvending.com

Inspired to make her community healthier, franchisee Emily Journey brings healthy choices to the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio.

Fresh Healthy Vending has expanded into the largest YMCA in the world through franchise owner Emily Journey, who has installed two Fresh Healthy Vending machines in to the Lebanon, Ohio, Countryside YMCA, giving the community the option of healthy, natural snacks and beverages such as smoothies, soymilk, fruit, vegetables, yogurt, granola bars, baked chips and natural sodas.

“These vending machines are a great way to offer the community healthier food options tailored to their dietary needs,” said Dan Negroni, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending. “Teaching kids the importance of eating healthfully and prompting them to make more nutritious food choices is something we believe is critical, especially considering the rise in childhood obesity. This is the 67th YMCA in which we’ve placed a Fresh Healthy Vending machine, and we’re excited to see the community taking the necessary steps to safeguard their children and promote healthful living.”

The Countryside YMCA engages with its members with more than just fitness by offering a multitude of services such as personal and professional growth, learning services and fellowship, and now healthy snacking options throughout the over 218,000 square foot facility.

“At Countryside YMCA we are all about youth development and healthy living. With the expansion of our internal vending products to Fresh Healthy Vending machines, we are supplying healthy alternatives to snacks that many of our children partake in each day,” said Mike Carroll CEO and president of Countryside YMCA. “This expansion, combined with regular physical activity the YMCA supplies, will make significant strides at fighting the epidemic of childhood obesity.”

Emily Journey purchased the vending machine franchise rights from San Diego-based Fresh Healthy Vending, which offers healthier vending machine snacks as an alternative to traditional junk food of sugary drinks and snacks. Inspired to better their own communities, these entrepreneurial franchise owners are dedicated to improving access to healthier snack and beverage options for the area.

The Fresh Healthy Vending machines launching in Lebanon are some of the 1,700 locations throughout North America, with machines in office break rooms, school campuses, shopping malls, hospitals and more.  In addition to the healthier vending machine snacks and beverages, Fresh Healthy Vending also produces the Fresh Healthy Café, a vending machine that distributes gourmet organic coffee drinks together with their signature healthy snack options. As of August 2012, Fresh Healthy Vending has more than 150 franchises.

Fr Fresh Healthy Vending touts its vending products as a means to keep minds and bodies in better shape. Their mission is to help eliminate junk food, which is associated with causing obesity, higher absenteeism and higher medical insurance rates.

Act now to be the first to bring Fresh Healthy Vending Snack and Cafe machines to your community.  Visit our website at www.freshandhealthy.org

For more information on becoming a Fresh Healthy Vending franchisee in your area, please visit our website at www.freshvending.com

Local Business Owner Jim Reed is Inspired to Make Community Healthier with Healthy Vending Machines

Fresh Healthy Vending, has launched in Birmingham, Alabama, through franchise owner Jim Reed, who plans to install 10 Fresh Healthy Vending machines in various locations throughout the area, giving the community the option of healthy, natural snacks and beverages such as smoothies, soymilk, fruit, vegetables, yogurt, granola bars, baked chips and natural sodas.

“I was disappointed to see the food options available in our local schools,” said Jim Reed, Franchise Owner of Fresh Healthy Vending. “I wanted to give children the option of eating healthier, while still maintaining the convenience of a vending machine. Fresh Healthy Vending was a perfect choice, and they have been a big hit among children and schools nationwide.”

Reed purchased the vending machine franchise rights from San Diego-based Fresh Healthy Vending, which offers healthier vending machine snacks as an alternative to traditional vending machine junk food of sugary drinks and snacks. Inspired to better their own communities, these entrepreneurial franchise owners are dedicated to improving access to healthier snack and beverage options for the area.

“These vending machines are a great way to offer the community healthier food options tailored to their dietary needs,” said Dan Negroni, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending. “Teaching kids the importance of eating healthfully and prompting them to make more nutritious food choices is something we believe is critical, especially considering the rise of child obesity. We are happy to see the community taking the necessary steps to safeguard their children and promote healthful living.”

The Fresh Healthy Vending machines launching in Birmingham, Alabama, are some of the 1,700 locations throughout North America, with locations in office break rooms, school campuses, shopping malls, hospitals and more.  In addition to the healthier vending machine snacks and beverages, Fresh Healthy Vending also produces Fresh Healthy Café, a vending machine that distributes gourmet organic coffee drinks together with their signature healthy snack options. As of August 2012, Fresh Healthy Vending has more than 170 franchises.

Fresh Healthy Vending touts its vending products as a means to keep minds and bodies in better shape. Their mission is to help eliminate junk food, which is associated with causing obesity, higher absenteeism and higher medical insurance rates.

Act now to be the first to bring Fresh Healthy Vending Snack and Cafe machines to your community.  Visit our website at www.freshandhealthy.org

For more information on becoming a Fresh Healthy Vending franchisee in your area, please visit our website at www.freshvending.com