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Where Americans Spend Their Money on Healthcare

For a leading power, Americans are consistently behind when it comes to health. We tend to spend more on healthcare than any other developed country.  Yet, when it comes to general physical condition, Americans don’t seem to be better off for all that spending. Obesity is up, life expectancy is down, and we seem to need medication even more than ever.

In fact, prescription drugs are where a recent report1 found Americans shelling out the most when it comes to health care.  The most significant amount of cash we're spending is on Humira and Lantus. These medicines combat rheumatoid arthritis and help regulate insulin levels. Patients in the United States pay close to double for these medications than citizens of other, similar countries do.

How a Healthy Diet Can Make a Difference

One of the most highly recommended changes for improving overall health is incorporating a healthy diet. This can cause a host of benefits, including helping you shed stored fat, manage sugar addictions and even combat certain cancers. However, one often overlooked area where a healthy diet can make a big difference is in a person’s medical bills.

When you consume fewer carbohydrates and processed sugars and foods, your body begins to reboot itself. It can rid itself of excesses and manage the food put into it much more efficiently. In addition to making you feel fantastic, you may find that many of the prescription drugs you’ve been taking will no longer be deemed necessary, or at least lowered in dosage. This means you’ll be paying less for healthcare and have a little more breathing room in your budget.

Practically, looking at the two main money drains in health care, Humira and Lantus, a healthy diet has been shown to help slow rheumatoid arthritis and to balance insulin levels. A keto diet may help decrease your dependence on these two medications. 

Other health care costs may disappear with a healthy diet as well. Surgeries are another large health expense. Currently, over 70 percent of Americans qualify as obese. It's no wonder we lead the world in coronary bypass surgery. It's not only our hearts that are suffering, though: our pockets are straining as well. Americans pay an average of $75,345 for the procedure, compared to $15,742 in the Netherlands, for example.2 With a ketogenic diet; however, it is possible to bypass the bypass. Eliminating carbs from our diets reduces triglyceride levels in our bodies, which, in turn, reduces chances of heart disease.

Bottom Line

A diet that promotes a healthier, more balanced body should translate to fewer health care expenses. You may find you need fewer medications and can eliminate the need for surgeries and other pricey treatments. This makes starting a healthy diet a smart choice for your physical health and your financial health!

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