Invest in a Wealth of Health
“Survey data from 2,000 people showed a wide range of food attitudes based on weight, with 44% of those at a healthy weight saying health and nutrition was a top concern when purchasing food, compared with a third of those who were obese.”- HealthyDay News (6/20)
One of the top reasons I hear as to why people do not eat healthy, especially when dining out, is the cost of healthier food. As someone who travels quite often, I can attest to this being true (for the most part). However, there comes a point when you realize that you are essentially investing in your own health insurance by being proactive with your wellness habits. When dining out becomes a necessity on a regular basis, you begin to realize that you cannot dine like you are on vacation (temporary); you must dine as if you were eating at home (long-term, sustainable). Though investing in your health may be a bit more costly in the moment, I can all but guarantee you that it will save you some big bucks further down the road. Think about it this way- if you were searching for a surgeon to perform a life-altering heart operation, would you make a decision based on which doctor will perform the surgery for the lowest cost OR would you make a decision based on which doctor will do the best job, thus saving your life? The same may be said of food. When ordering a meal, should you make a decision based on which item presents the lowest financial cost (but might culminate to negative health effects long-term) or based on which item presents the lowest cost to your health (which will add up to having a protective effect against negative health effects long-term)? Don’t get me wrong, everything within reason. You do not need to order the most expensive item on the menu for it to be considered healthy. But I would urge to do a more thorough cost vs. benefit analysis when making menu decisions in the future in order to best invest in your long-term health!
For anyone who lives in the Sarasota area, the dish featured here is from Mike and I’s favorite restaurant: “Shore”. They have tons of DELICIOUS healthy options that I would highly recommend!
