Some complain that it costs to much to follow a healthy lifestyle. Paying more for healthy food, gym memberships, massages and counseling can run up quite a bill. But no one even thinks about how much it might cost them if they did not make those choices. The Cost of an Unhealthy Lifestyle Here is some interesting information regarding the amount of money you could save on life insurance premiums by making healthy lifestyle choices. The information came from a February 2008 … [Read more...]

Grilling the Healthy Way! Last post we learned about the link between grilled meats and cancer. The bottom line is that grilling is a healthy way to prepare food, and is a great option if done right. Grilling is a good way to cook meat without adding fat, and it tastes good too! To keep from increasing your risk for cancer, here are some tips from the American Institute for Cancer Research on making the most of your grilling. 1. Grill veggies instead of meats Try … [Read more...]

I Didn't Know Grilling Caused Cancer! Last time we were talking about using marinades for flavoring foods, and included several recipes. Many times people use marinades for grilling meats and veggies. Did you know that there is a link between eating grilled meat and cancer?  At this point, you might be thinking "but grilling is supposed to be a healthy, low-fat way to prepare meat!" Here's the bottom line: Grilling is a healthy way to prepare food, and is a great … [Read more...]

Now that you've set some goals for your healthy lifestyle, it's time to pick out some ways to reward yourself. Rewards should not always be food. Actually, it's probably a good idea NOT to use food. Many people have been rewarded with food for a majority of their life. Just think about your school classroom, good behavior is often rewarded with candy. How do you celebrate holidays or birthdays? Cake. It's all fun and games until you begin to associate the feeling of … [Read more...]