Cooking Light has named 20 cities that best fit it's philosophy to eat smart, be fit, and live well. Click on the post title to read the article and find out why the cities were chosen.
Well, having lived in both Seattle and Los Angeles I can actually say with a fair amount of certainty that people in Los Angeles are generally healthier and happier than people in Seattle. Don't get me wrong - Seattle is a great place. But the lack of sunlight leads to a lot of depression up there. Also, people are a bit less fit just from what I saw in terms of body weight. Los Angeles always gets a bad rap but Southern California (including San Diego and the OC) is by far one of the healthiest places to live. That's because with the weather, we are out and about more. I swear people in LA age 10 years slower than the rest of the country does, and that's WITHOUT the plastic surgery.
Even small towns have benefit of tools for healthy living. They normally have a farmers market and many local grocery stores purchase local produce. Most of them have a gym and there are tons of outdoor activities available like hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing and tons of other things. So for all you folks out there in small towns, don't think you have an excuse just because you aren't on the list.
Best cities to BE WELL!
Posted by Kristen D.
Cooking Light has named 20 cities that best fit it's philosophy to eat smart, be fit, and live well. Click on the post title to read the article and find out why the cities were chosen.
Is your city on the list?
1. Seattle, Washington
2. Portland, Oregon
3. Washington, D.C.
4. Minneapolis, Minnesota
5. San Francisco, California
6. Boston, Massachussetts
7. Denver Colorado
8. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
9. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10. Tucson, Arizona
11. Baltimore, Maryland
12. Colorado Springs, Colorado
13. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
14. St. Louis, Missouri
15. New York, New York
16. Atlanta, Georgia
17. Austin, Texas
18. Chicago, Illinois
19. Las Vegas, Nevada
20. Kansas City, Missouri