Top Things We'd Rather Spend Our Hard Earned Money On Than Health Supplements

Why is it that we will, at the drop of a hat, spend money on all kinds of junk we don't need, some of which we even put into our own body. Most of it serves no real purpose other than to satisfy our external desires.

Really feeling good comes from being healthy, and we need to pay more attention to what we put into our bodies. This will help us lose weight, avoid illness and above all, feel healthy.

When trying to enlighten people on the benefits of eating healthy and taking high quality supplements I always hear the same excuse over and over again, "but eating healthy is too expensive and I can't afford it."

What? I watch these same people go out and buy all kinds of crap they don't need like the latest designer clothes, their thirtieth pair of shoes, plasma tv's, their brand new car, the latest golf club, a bigger boat, or the latest craze or gimmick to be seen all over the television.

Most people even take better care of their car than their own bodies. That is kind of sad if you think about it.

I saw a very obese guy at my mechanic's garage the other day bragging, "I only use the best gas, always keep up on routine maintenance, and I always keep my truck (a very nice one, by the way) in the garage. That way it will last forever, and run like a champion."

Have you ever tried to define irony? This guy's truck is going to outlive him. I sure hope he gets all of the fast food and junk he eats into his mouth and not on the nice leather seats!

Honestly, what happened to the way people think, spend money, and the priorities in their lives? Why are many people's lives so abundant in many external areas, but when it comes to health, they have nothing to show for it.

For you to really feel good about yourself you need to feel good on the inside and that only comes from your body being healthy. Once you are healthy, go ahead and spend money on whatever external things you want. You will feel better about buying them and will be able to enjoy them more when you are healthy.

You will find that even cutting out junk food will give you the money you need to afford high quality supplements and organic food. I can't tell you the difference this practice has made in my life.

I used to spend money on all kinds of stuff I did not need: pizza, candy bars, chocolate, fast food, cookies, soda, sweets, coffee, alcohol, and cigarettes. What overall good was all of that stuff doing for me? Nothing. I was eating with my mouth and brain and not my body. That stuff tastes great and creates a happy chemical response in my brain right away, but it made me feel awful about twenty minutes after I ate it. Not to mention it made me fat.

Since I changed my spending habits to include more healthier choices I have noticed a huge increase in my weight, how I feel and my overall health. I have had more energy in the last two years than I have had at any point in my life. And I know it is because I took control of my health.

I am not saying to never indulge and enjoy junk food from time to time, but imagine how much healthier you would be and how much better you would look if you could buy foods are healthy for you instead?

Yes it is hard to do away with some material desires, but the rewards are amazing if you can shift some of your spending habits to benefit yourself instead of your outer image.

To Your Health,

Diet Health & Fitness
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Food and Nutrition: Getting Back on Track with Healthy Choices

We all know that food and nutrition should go hand in hand. Right?

But what we don't plan for so to speak, is the meeting that runs late which leaves you heading for the drive-thru for dinner. Or how about the day when you're stressed out after dealing with the kids and after everyone goes to bed you reach for the ice cream container and tell yourself everything is OK.

Sure, we all know that healthy eating is an important component for a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes it is just so easy to get off track. The good news is that it's never too late to return to a more nutritious diet.

Here are some quick, easy ways to reintroduce food and nutrition back into your life again.

Try Something New

There is no law that says you can’t munch on cold vegetable pizza for breakfast, or combine any type of tropical fruit with a bit of peanut butter or honey. Sometimes it’s fun to just browse the produce section of your grocery store to see what unusual fruits and veggies might tickle your fancy.

How about baking a plantain and adding it to a dish of low-fat yogurt for dessert?

Sometimes the best fresh produce is the stuff that we have never tried before, so get adventurous and taste something new and different. Food and nutrition have never tasted so good.

Spice it Up

Perhaps some of the dishes that your family has become bored with eating simply need a little extra pizzazz to rekindle the interest and keep food and nutrition a tasty combination in your household.

Fresh herbs can do much to bring out the flavor of many of your dishes. Rosemary tastes great on many meats and poultry, and cilantro can be the perfect addition to a bean dish. Try tossing a few fresh selections, like chives and parsley, into your next salad for some additional zing. You may be pleasantly surprised at your family’s reaction.

Make it Easy

Despite what the fast food chains have taught us, food on the go does not have to be stuffed full of fat, calories and sodium. For a quick breakfast that combines fast food and nutrition, grab a bag of your favorite dry cereal for munching in the car. You can add a drinkable yogurt to the mix for a well-rounded and filling meal.

Wash and chop up a few fresh fruits and vegetables after you bring them home from the store, and keep them in airtight containers in the fridge for a quick and easy snack. Baked tortilla chips and salsa are not only fast, they taste so good that you might forget you’re eating healthy.

Food and nutrition combinations don’t have to mean tasteless or complex dishes when it comes to changing your diet or feeding your family. With a few tips and tricks, you can start on the path toward a healthy life once again.

To Your Health,

Michael Toscano & Brue Baker
Owners / Founders
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