Why Healthier Means Wealthier When it Comes to Your Financial Future
By D. Smith
We spend a lot of time talking about making the right nutritional decisions and doing things that will give us more energy and improve our overall health. But have you ever considered how taking care of yourself can actually save you money, too? It’s time to recognize the connection between living a healthy lifestyle and reaping the financial benefits.
An Apple a Day…
You know the saying, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ It’s no mystery that adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet will help you look and feel your best, but consuming nutrient-rich produce will greatly reduce those trips to the doctor and to the pharmacy counter as well! As we are learning, restoring the proper balance of minerals in our bodies has a tremendous impact on our teeth too, so why not take charge of your mouth health by improving your diet and avoiding expensive conventional dentist visits at the same time.
One of the complaints people often make about trying to transition and eat a more healthy diet is that it “costs more”. While it is true that some specialty ingredients may be more expensive than their massively produced and cheaper counterparts, there are many other costs associated with not eating a healthy diet and the risks of ill health: lost time from work due to illness, medical costs and procedures, and the real costs that can’t be measured – your emotional, physical, and yes, even spiritual well-being.
Good Health is an Investment
When we hear the word sustainability we often associate it with the environment and “green living.” But financial sustainability can be just as important in terms of the quality of a person’s life. For many people, money is one of the biggest sources of stress there is. Learning healthy ways to manage stress such as exercise, yoga, meditation and even volunteering in your community can go a long way in improving your ability to handle challenging situations.
Enjoying what you do for a living can keep health costs lower, too. You will be more productive, miss fewer days due to sickness, and naturally improve your ability to make advancements in your career. Saving money on conventional items like life insurance and medical insurance, if you choose to have them, is another way to put dollars back into your budget as insurance rates are lower for those that maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many businesses now offer financial incentives to employees that make their health a priority, too.
Putting your physical, mental, and emotional health first will encourage greater abundance for you and your family. Test the theory yourself and watch how as your health and vitality improves, your bank account will too!
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D. Smith is a Guest Contributor. Dave Smith is a financial and health blogger with a passion for frugality. He believes that balanced health creates a happy and balanced life. For more articles and tips on the financial rewards of investing in health, check out this website.