Eating Healthy Is Cheaper Than You Think

By , SparkPeople Blogger
A round-up of the most interesting and thought-provoking stories of the week.
Eating Healthy Is Cheaper Than You Think
When people tell you that it's too expensive to eat healthy, tell them that the difference in cost between a nutritious diet and an unhealthy one is just $1.50 a day per person. Do you think that's a big difference or not?  

9 Easy Tips for Emotional Balance
Do you struggle to find time to do everything you need to do--let alone what you want to do? Don't miss this list of nine easy self-care rituals that will have you feeling more relaxed and balanced, even in this harried world.

Why Your Purse Is Giving You Back Pain... And 11 Ways to Fix It
Raise your hand if your purse is so heavy that you've wondered whether carrying it counts as strength training? If you tote around a large bag, you might be at risk for back pain. The good news is that you can fix it!

Fat Jokes in Children's Movies Are A Lot More Common Than You Think
Sad but true: Even in movies aimed at children, jokes that take aim at those who are overweight are more common than you might think.

10 Ways to Get Psyched Up to Work Out
Feeling ho-hum about your workouts? Get excited with this list of 10 helpful hints.

12 Healthy Homemade Gift Ideas
Homemade gifts are cheap and heartfelt ways to spread the joy this season. Here are a dozen fun and easy ones.

Maintain — Don't Gain — This Holiday Season  
We love this mantra. Learn how to avoid weight gain and stay where you are during the holidays.

Obesity in 1950s America: Early Days of a National Health Crisis
Time shares a photo essay of a woman who was battling obesity more than 50 years ago.  

Double Chocolate Cranberry Biscotti
Double chocolate AND cranberries? One word: Yum!

What The Biggest Loser’s Alison Sweeney Eats
Biggest Loser fans will love this interview with the show's popular host.

Which stories topped your "must-read" list this week?