March is National Nutrition Month - a great reminder to get active and put more effort into eating healthy and making food choices that are best suited for your lifestyle. It is an annual campaign that has helped many people get back on their feet and make their health a priority.

 “National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits,” says eatright.org.

This year’s theme “encourages everyone to take time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social experiences food can add to our lives. How, when, why and where we eat are just as important as what we eat. Develop a mindful eating pattern that includes nutritious and flavorful foods — that's the best way to savor the flavor of eating right!”

While many of us know what we should be doing, we often get caught in the busy-ness that is everyday life. Here is a quick reminder of healthy habits we need to incorporate into our lifestyle:

·         Start your day off right by eating breakfast
·         Get active – set aside some time each day to get your body moving
·         Watch your portion sizes
·         Opt for home cooked meals over fast food
·         Drink more water – most of us don’t drink enough of it during the day

These tips will help you live a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.

Healthy Habits and Health Insurance

Staying healthy is also great for your pocket book and for your health insurance rates. Living a healthy lifestyle makes you less prone to getting colds, viruses and having avoidable health issues. This leads to fewer days missed at work, and you tend to spend less on medication.

It will also save you money on your health insurance. Simply put, in most cases, the healthier you are, and the fewer medical issues you have, the lower your premiums will be for coverage. So, it does pay to be healthy, not to mention, you will feel better.

Another way to save money on your health insurance rates is to work with an insurance broker in Toronto. I can help you explore your insurance options with multiple insurance companies, ensuring you get the best rates possible, considering your current health and situation.

Learn more about your options for individual life insurance, group benefits, critical illness protection, and short and long term disability coverage by contacting me directly at416-994-0892. I look forward to helping you save money on your insurance policy!