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A recent study concluded that half
\nof the U.S. population will be clinically obese within the next 10 years. This
\nisn\u2019t just a weight issue, it\u2019s a financial one. Obesity is a major factor for
\ndeveloping conditions like heart disease, diabetes, joint disorders and even
\ncertain types of cancer.1<\/sup> So if you think health care expenses are
\nhigh now, imagine how they could escalate over the next decade.<\/p>\n

While we can\u2019t always control what
\nailments we will experience, to some extent we can work on reducing body
\nweight. And given the impact that being overweight can have on your finances
\nand lifestyle, it may be worth putting as much effort into staying healthy as
\nyou do planning for retirement. We may not be able to help you with your
\nnutrition and exercise regimen, but we\u2019re here for you when it comes to building
\na financial future you can have confidence in. We\u2019d be happy to discuss your insurance
\noptions based on your unique situation.<\/p>\n

Shape up with small changes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As for improving your health, most
\nexperts agree on a handful of evidence-based recommendations. For example,
\nsugary drinks like soda and even fruit juices contribute a lot of calories that
\ncan be avoided by switching to water. The same can be said for processed junk
\nfood. Nutritionists recommend replacing such foods with different types of vegetables,
\nfruits and nuts as staples in your diet. High-quality proteins and fiber-rich
\nfoods can help you lose weight.2<\/sup><\/p>\n

If those traditional suggestions sound too boring, there are
\nnew ideas associated with better health. For instance, one study in Italy
\ndiscovered that people who ate chili peppers at least four times a week had a 40%
\nlower risk of dying from a heart attack and 50% lower risk of dying from a
\nstroke.3<\/sup><\/p>\n

Researchers are still working to determine what accounts for
\nthe apparently protective effect, and a registered dietitian not connected to
\nthe study reminded that this observational study doesn\u2019t show a causal link.
\n\u201cIt is plausible people who use chilies, as the data suggests, also used more
\nherbs and spices and as such were likely to be eating more fresh foods
\nincluding vegetables,\u201d said Duane Mellor, a registered dietitian and senior
\nteaching fellow at Aston Medical School in the U.K., told CNN.4<\/sup><\/p>\n

Try these trendy foods<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the last decade is any indication, food patterns are
\ntrending healthier. From 2010 to present, we witnessed the growing popularity
\nof things like avocado toast, Greek yogurt, nut-based milks, Kombucha tea, poke
\n(raw fish salad) and bone broth.5<\/sup><\/p>\n

Looking ahead to 2020, the Food Network predicts that the
\nbiggest food trends will include:6<\/sup><\/p>\n