a start

not too long ago, a very good friend of mine had a heart attack.  she's been staying with us since, as she recuperates and we all learn what her new "heart healthy" lifestyle is going to look like.  we've been having wonderful adventures in cooking and healthy eating, but we're also learning that eating well can be expensive!  especially compared to eating quick - fish sticks, hot dogs, bologna, drink crystals, $0.49 kd, $0.28 ramen noodles, $0.99 white bread... the cheapest food is, across the board, the worst stuff for you. 

not to mention the cost of organics.  or vitamins and supplements.  or a gym membership, or good running shoes, or even a bike for that matter!  it starts to feel like healthy living is really only an option for those who can afford it.

but i'm out to prove that wrong.  i'm hoping this blog will be a (free!) resource of tips and tricks and links for living well on a limited income - how to eat healthier, exercise, manage your stress, and challenge your lifestyle.  and i'm hoping that anyone who reads will add their own tips!

for now, we'll start with some of the heart healthy recipes my friend and i have tried recently, so she can easily find them and make them again when she's back home.  i'm going to try to include prep time and estimated costs whenever i can (though i'm terrible at remembering details like that), and picture whenever i remember to get my camera out!

disclaimer: this is my third blog attempt and is strictly an "in my spare time" endeavour.  kinda hoping it'll fly but don't hate on me if it's wasted away to nothing in a month.  :)

enjoy!

lori.