by Kami | Jun 10, 2013 | Excuses and Myths, Health Myths, Healthy Grocery List & Menu
Let the myth busting begin! Here’s the proof that an UNHEALTHY lifestyle is far more expensive than a healthy lifestyle. THE COSTS OF UNHEALTHY LIVING 1) An average american spends $3 per day on junk food like candy and chips. That amounts to $1,095 annually PER PERSON. 2) The average household spends $50 a week on fast food. That amounts to $2,619 annually. 3) The average household spends $975 annually on television alone. 4) The average household spends about $5000 annually on video/computer games, internet, cell phones, movies, and television. 5) The average energy drink user spends $2-$3 daily. That amounts to $913 annually PER PERSON. 6) The average household spends $850 annually on soft drinks. 7) The average American household spends $60 a week on frozen, processed foods. 8) The average American worker spends $1,092 annually on coffee. 9) A person who smokes one pack a day spends $4000 a year on cigarettes. 10) An average couple spends $582 annually on alcoholic beverages. 11) Medical costs from all the unhealthy living: Basic Doctors visit: $130 per visit Average cost of Root Canal: $1,200 Treatment for Type II Diabetes: $3,600 per year Average American overall health care costs: $6,280 per year WAYS TO SAVE MONEY WHILE MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES! 1) Drink only water. Drinking water not only saves your wallet , but it’s an essential and necessary step when getting healthy. 2) Cancel cable. We spend WAY too much time watching TV. Remove the temptation and just cancel it! There are cheaper options which decrease...
