These 7 Cities Have The Healthiest People In All Of Southern California
When it comes to healthy eating habits and peak fitness levels, Southern California always comes out on top as one of the healthiest regions in the country. But within our region, do you know which cities actually have the healthiest people? There are a handful of places in SoCal that really stand out when it comes to healthy living and a few of them might surprise you. Check out these 7 cities in Southern California to see if your hometown made the list.
With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, there's no lack of vitamin D exposure in this SoCal city. Not only does year-round access to the sunshine vitamin contribute to glowing health, the city is also filled with many residents who value fitness and make it a priority to get outside and exercise. With over 35 parks in Santa Ana, there are lots of opportunities for its residents to get some fresh air.
Loma Linda, which means "Lovely Hill," has been the subject of an ongoing study to identify the habits and lifestyle of its residents. On average, residents of Loma Linda live four to seven years longer than people in the rest of the country. Any theories on why you think Loma Linda is so much healthier than other parts of the US?
With easy access to both the ocean and the mountains, residents of Long Beach are used to being active and getting outside to get their blood pumping. We all know that those who exercise more often lead an overall healthier lifestyle.
Surprised to see LA on the list? You shouldn't be. LA has made a conscious effort to clean up the city and reduce air pollution by over 50 percent in the past two decades. In addition to cleaning up the air quality, LA is also known for having some of the healthiest eating habits in the state and is home to some of the healthiest restaurants in the country. As they say, "You are what you eat."
Speaking of clean eating, Carlsbad makes the list of healthiest people because its residents eat more fruits and veggies on average than people in most other cities in the U.S.. Whether it's a fresh salad with lots of greens or a bowl of berries for dessert, Carlsbad gets top honors in the healthy eating department.
Anaheim is more than just the home to Disneyland -- the happiest place on earth -- but it's also home to some of the healthiest and happiest people in the country, according to Prevention Magazine. Whether it's the sunny weather that keeps people smiling or the access to a high number of gym facilities in the area, there's no question that people who live in Anaheim are extremely healthy for a number of reasons.
San Diego has some of the healthiest people in SoCal due to the high percentage of residents who are committed to staying physically fit. Whether it's surfing, hiking, biking, walking or running, people who live in San Diego make fitness a priority.
Any surprises? If you think your city should have made the list, please let us know in the comments why you think your city is one of the healthiest spots in SoCal.
If all of this talk about healthy eating and exercise has inspired you to get outside and get your blood pumping, I think you might enjoy taking a look at this list of short hikes in Southern California that will get you outside and breathing some fresh air.
