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Older people must cut calories As I get older it’s harder and harder to keep from gaining weight. It seems that consuming the same amount of calories that I did 10 or 15 years ago leads to more weight gain no matter how much I exercise! Doctors have determined that the body’s energy requirements continue to decline the older we get. So if I start recording what I eat, put less food on my plate, and eat more fruits and vegetables I can control my weight gain. As I understand it, any weight gain makes me have a greater risk of getting diabetes and other chronic diseases. Those are …

Kosher products gain popularity Food safety, not religion, is the main reason people are choosing kosher food products for their families these days. Kosher products took first place last year with 5,389 new products. This popularity stems from a belief that kosher food is produced under stricter guidelines and supervision than is provided by government inspection, and that the kosher symbol guarantees the food is free of contaminants or disease. Candymachines.com realizes that vegetations, people who are lactose intolerant, and families concerned with food safety prefer kosher treats. Ven …

Milk Chocolate sales increase Through good times and bad the sales of milk chocolate candy are not affected by the economic trends in America . Although Americans may hold off going to their favorite restaurant, they are still reaching for the sweet delicious taste of chocolate candy. In fact, it’s estimated that by 2011 the sales of chocolate in the U.S. will grow to $18 billion. Leading the way in sales today in the U.S. is milk chocolate candies, like M&M’s and Hershey’s Kissables , with 80 percent of all chocolate sales. With numbers like these, vending route opera …

As you change-out those calendars, remember to make a note to take advantage of the January specials at candymachines.com – the savings have never been sweeter. For the first month of 2009, they have sprinkled a little bit of everything in the specials – so there is something for everyone. If you’re new to vending, the single Barrel Machine Stand will get you started with very little investment. If you are a veteran route orlaundromat operator, the 5′ Deluxe Whirler will boost sales. If you’re looking for that special gift, the M&M Night Light might do the tri …

The seed everyone loves Whether you consume it or put it on your face the cacao bean seed, which to most people is known as chocolate , makes everyone’s life a little more pleasant. Chocolate comes from the tropical cacao tree’s cantaloupe-sized bean pods. Actually it’s the slimy seeds inside the pod that manufacturers use to make the chocolate candy, chocolate drinks, and the cosmetics we all use. This love of chocolate all started 3,200 years ago during the time of the Olmec peoples of Middle America . Later the Mayans drank the bitter seed extract with every meal, and t …