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And you thought you could only get a bag of M&Ms or Cheetos<\/a> from the vending machine. New food ATMs put the old guard to shame, doling out pizza slices, cupcakes and burritos with a press of a button and swipe of a credit card. So now that you can go on a junk food<\/a> run at 3 a.m., the question becomes, should you?<\/p>\n

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Feeding the Machine<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sure, while the novelty factor may up the fun factor, it may decrease your enjoyment, too. \u201cIt\u2019s important to remember that eating is about the experience as well as the food,\u201d says Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of\u00a0Amy Gorin Nutrition<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in Jersey City, NJ. \u201cSo I\u2019d be concerned that when people are buying from these machines, they\u2019re looking for a quick fix to eat on the go. And they\u2019re also bypassing the experience of ordering a cupcake from a cupcake shop and taking 10 minutes to [sit down] and savor it<\/a>,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

If your options are limited, going to a drugstore or even gas station might actually be a better choice, says Gorin. There, you\u2019ll be able to find nutritionally balanced items (likely hidden just past the candy aisle), including\u00a0100-calorie packs of pistachios, fresh fruit and salads.<\/p>\n

Ordering (healthy-ish) takeout can also be a smarter choice because at least you have to make the conscious decision to order it and wait for the food to arrive, says Gorin. That\u2019s contrary to these machines, which can satisfy a spontaneous craving when you weren\u2019t even hungry in the first place, she explains.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at seven junk food-wielding vending machines \u2014 plus three that are actually\u00a0putting the healthy back<\/a> in convenience.<\/p>\n

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7 Vending Machines Gone Wild<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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1.\u00a0BurritoBox
\n<\/a><\/strong>This queso-colored vending machine promises hot burritos for breakfast, lunch and dinner \u2014 and every hangry moment in between. (Never feasted your eyes on one? They\u2019re coming to 19 more cities this spring, Anchorage, Alaska included!) The good news here is that you can opt for grilled steak or marinated chicken, but keep in mind the added rice and cheese all rolled into a big tortilla (and topped with optional sour cream) can really add up.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Xavier University\u2019s Pizza ATM
\n<\/a><\/strong>Regular pizza delivery is so last year. \u201cAmerica\u2019s first pizza vending machine,\u201d according to NBC News, makes it possible to produce a 12-inch pie at all hours of the day (and night). All you need is $9-$10 and a couple minutes to shuffle your way down to the residence hall\u2019s lobby. Hungry coeds: Proceed with caution.<\/p>\n