Last year school bake sales were out, and new healthy alternatives were brought in via vending machines. While there's a battle to actually give schools a cut of the proceeds going on in the background, the NY Post reports on the #1 selling items—like Sensible Foods roasted edamame, cinnamon pita chips and Kashi's Cherry Dark Chocolate granola bar. At the top of the list: a fresh pineapple spear on a push-up stick. Over 700 vending machines are now in place at middle and high schools around the city, selling only low-fat, low-sodium, whole grain snacks. Of course, after the bell rings they go home and eat spaghetti tacos.
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