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A lean, mean entrepreneurial spirit Continue Reading >>

Below is the BBB Atlantic Ethics Awards - acceptance speeches. Thanks again to our fan club for providing endless support! Continue Reading >>

5 young Canadian entrepreneurs reveal secrets to success Continue Reading >>

Atlantic Canada\'s largest health authority is about to remove junk food from its vending machines. Continue Reading >>

Health Benefits of Apples Continue Reading >>

Young entrepreneurs gather to give G20 an earful Continue Reading >>

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Company hungry for healthy slice of vending market Continue Reading >>

There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a nice cool glass of lemonade. Unfortunately most of the lemonade that you get at the store is full of High Fructose Corn Syrup. Here’s a recipe that I use often. Continue Reading >>

Lean Machine® Inc. is the vehicle to launch the healthy vending trend. Continue Reading >>

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Lean Machines is excited to be working with Thompson River University Student Union in Kamloops BC. TRUSU will be hosting the first Lean Machine healthy vending machine in BC. The Lean Machine at TRUSU will be open for operation September first 2011 offering students healthier snacks and drinks for the upcoming school year. Continue Reading >>

Being the founder and CEO of Lean Machine I often have people looking at my plate to see what it is that I am eating. 90% of the time I eat extremely clean but I don\'t skip the dinner roll nor do I skip my daily workout routine. I use a simple calculator - calories in means calories out (via exercise). Continue Reading >>

Reference: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/13/health/nutrition/13recipehealth.html?_r=1&ref=health Continue Reading >>

WOW! Talk about backwards...... I can\'t believe they are allowed to publically announce such a donation. Why not confuse people a little more. Donating to diabetes is not a bandage, it does not cover up reality. Excess sugars contribute to diabetes. Excess sugars can be found in beverages...such as, pepsi, mega pop, etc. Continue Reading >>

Listening to radio healthier than watching TV Continue Reading >>

If you watched Food Inc. the article below will come as no surprise. The article - Monsanto trying to take over world seed supply, nation by nation is something that each and every one of us should be concerned about. Companies like Monsanto are damaging our food cycle in a significant way. Continue Reading >>

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Vitamin D plays an important role is our overall health. It is what keeps us smiling. Growing up in Canada it is common to be deficient during October - April because the sun is too far away for each and everyone of us to naturally absorb Vitamin D. Luckily the market has responded with a number of Vitamin D supplement options. Continue Reading >>

Lean Machine Healthy Vending - A Good Business Doing Good For Others Continue Reading >>

It\'s no wonder that trying to eat healthy can be frustrating and confusing for consumers. Marketers and suppliers are constantly misleading consumers by loosely using words such as Natural to sell, sell, sell. But most Consumer Packaged Goods are far from natural. At Lean Machine Healthy Vending we state that our product is 100% Natural because it is....the only ingredient is apples.... Continue Reading >>

Last night I watched an interesting segment on CTV news about obesity. It stated that eating less and exercising more is not the only solution to reducing obesity and I agree. Due to our new working habits most people are dealing with less than 6 hour of sleep and mental health issues from daily pressures. Both sleep and mental health are also contributing to an increase in obesity. Continue Reading >>

We are excited to announce that Lean Machines exclusive product Vita Pome scored Choose Most on the Brand Name Food List in British Columbia. To learn more about the Brand Name Food List copy and paste the following website - www.brandnamefoodlist.ca. Continue Reading >>

The article below gives me hope. I believe that ever since the world was told that fat is bad and carbohydrates are good.....well....obesity increased. Continue Reading >>

Reference: Jennifer Sygo, National Post · May 16, 2011 | Last Updated: May 16, 2011 6:01 PM ET Continue Reading >>

My thoughts: we dont need to complicate things....keep the Healthy Eating message simple. In essence, when fuelling your body for any meal of the day make sure you are eating both protein with fruit or veggies or whole grains. We are over consuming carbs and under eating protein. Continue Reading >>

In my personal opinion, I can\'t say I agree with lunch on-site only but it was an interesting read. I always come back to 2 questions - How do we get here? Why are we so far removed from understanding what real food is? We need to educate children on what real food is. Why not host a live/informative/fun cooking class once a week in the school cafeteria with involvement from the students. Continue Reading >>

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I am delighted to announce that I am going to start teaching my Booster class at Dynamic Fitness in Moncton. Continue Reading >>

Oxfam - Grow - Tackles Global Food Crisis Continue Reading >>

Why Healthy Vending? Continue Reading >>

Below is an old video clip that outlines when the idea of Lean Machine dawned on April and why April needed to start Lean Machine healthy vending service. Watch the video clip below. Continue Reading >>

Consider this: all the ants on the planet, taken together have a biomass greater than that of humans. Continue Reading >>

Many people have the misconception obesity in many instances is a small town phenomenon, a pandemic isolated to rural Canada. The truth is, the problem is much much bigger than the geographic region you reside. A generation of time-starved Canadians sacrifice their personal health and well being daily, to consume products their led to believe are convenient yet healthy. Continue Reading >>

Lean Machine Inc. has recently teamed with Vitality Healthy Vending out of Kamloops, BC. After much discussion we have found that our visions for providing healthy options to schools, hospitals, gyms and other professional organizations are very closely aligned. Continue Reading >>

If I had to to pick two things that I would recommend trying for a happier and healthier life, one would be learning how to play an instrument and the other, yoga. Music, like yoga is a very therapeutic practice and it is something you can easily share with all people. Continue Reading >>

Some foods are fun to eat, and watermelon is definitely one of them. That triangular wedge of bright red/white/green, sweet juiciness forbids us to take life too seriously and shouts, “SUMMER!!!” As if that weren’t enough, watermelon is packed full of nutrition, hydrates and is low-fat. Continue Reading >>

Looking for a healthy & tasty treat? Prepare the recipe below....and enjoy! Continue Reading >>

Childhood obesity is on the rise at an alarming rate. Below is a link about childhood obesity and how do we address it. Please take 5 minutes to learn about how we can help children with eating disorders. Continue Reading >>

Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin. Continue Reading >>

WHY? Why drives us. It leads us. Simon Sinek says it best.....if time allows, watch the Ted Talk below. Continue Reading >>

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Kick start your body before you start your day! Continue Reading >>

The Lean Machine team is excited to see such changes taking place!!! Continue Reading >>

NOVA SCOTIA BUSINESSMAN WINS OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD Continue Reading >>

Hello fellow Lean Machiners! Continue Reading >>

Case Study: Lean Machine - research and development of the VITA line. Continue Reading >>

I would like to congratulate all those who participated this past weekend in the Disney’s Princess Half Marathon, including Lean Machines CEO, April Glavine. Continue Reading >>

Good day my fellow Lean Machiners. Continue Reading >>

Instructor April Glavine will be running a Metabolism Booster Workshop on March 4th - at 9:00am at the Interpretation centre in Rockwood Park, Saint John, NB. Anyone of any ability can take part - push as hard as YOU want to. Continue Reading >>

I am very grateful to be a member of the Entrepreneur Leadership Progam (ELP3) under the Wallace McCain Institute . I echo Vince Cormier from ELP3, president of the Titan Metals: \"Wallace, this program has taught me more than you can ever imagine, and I will cherish it the rest of my life.\" Continue Reading >>

Below is an interesting Ted Talk about eating to strave cancer. Take 20mins to watch the informative video on eating right. Preventation is key! Continue Reading >>

Ryan Johnstone and his business partner April Glavine Continue Reading >>

Thank you for your support. Together we will make a difference. Continue Reading >>

April Glavine, CEO of Lean Machine, and a group from the University of New Brunswick\'s G. Wallace F. McCain Institute\'s Entrepreneurial Leaders Program are developing a micro-loan and mentorship program to give a boost to other small businesses. Continue Reading >>

Childhood obesity is a growing problem, both in our region and across the country. Continue Reading >>

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When most people think of calories they consume in a day they consider what they have had to chew and swallow but forget about all the beverages they have taken in. Yes, it’s important to ensure that you are getting hydrating fluids during your day but when you start adding drinks that are high in sugar or contain fat, your drink all of sudden doesn’t become the healthiest choice. Continue Reading >>

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A Halifax company that uses vending machines to sell healthy snacks is expanding its crunchy granola empire. Continue Reading >>

As a person looking for a means to fundraise for a charity event that I was going to be attending, Vita Pome was the perfect choice. Continue Reading >>

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Vending Service Provider Mr. Vend-It is going healthy! Growing consumer demand for healthier, convenient choices – has prompted Calgary based vendor Mr. Vend-It to partner with Lean Machine to re-brand its machines and provide 100 percent healthy snack and beverage products. Continue Reading >>

When chocolate bars disappear in January as fundraising options for students across the province, April Glavine is ready to pitch apple snacks to students instead. Continue Reading >>

April Glavine wants to ‘Keep Your Motor Running!’ Continue Reading >>

It’s a return from the holidays full of lots of snacking on holiday favorites, but now it’s back to the routine of packing of lunches and snacks. Continue Reading >>

Vending machine operator specializing in nutritious food getting lots of calls these days Continue Reading >>

When most people think of high fibre foods they think it can’t possibly taste good! But there are a lot of foods out there that contain fibre and still taste great. What about adding fresh or frozen berries to your cereal in the morning, snacking on dried fruit or nuts, or adding ground flaxmeal to your smoothies? Simple tricks like these can increase your fibre intake without tasting bland. Continue Reading >>

Fundraising with healthy snacks and beverages. Continue Reading >>

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Lean Machine recognizes the need in the vending industry for providing a variety of snacks and beverages that are nutritious and delicious, yet are affordable for students. Better still, Lean Machine acknowledges the need to promote locally grown, produced or manufactured snacks and beverages and does so by supporting local wherever possible. Continue Reading >>

Lean Machine Healthy Vending Services is continually committed to increasing nutrition awareness and encouraging students to make healthy choices. In addition to healthy meals, snacking is important for children and adolescents to help them meet their energy and nutrient needs for growth and development. Studies indicate that snacks contribute over 30% of the daily energy intake of children. Continue Reading >>