not too long ago, a very good friend of mine had a heart attack. she stayed with us for a while afterwards, as she recuperated and we all learned what her new "heart healthy" lifestyle was going to look like. we had wonderful adventures in cooking and healthy eating, but we also learned 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, so she can easily find them and make them again. 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 when it gets neglected. :)
enjoy!
lori.
