I Investigated the 12 Healthy Habits of USA’s “Healthiest” City

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Since I was young I had this vision of LA, people playing beach volleyball, running on the board walk, and drinking smoothies. I've spent the last few years travelling down to LA and spending long periods of time there. Also making friends that were born or moved to LA. We got to gather to discover how despite the world becoming more sedentary and easier access to fast food, LA still seems to be wellness obsessed. BUT is it all really that healthy here, or is that the paradox of social media & television. This is the LA we see. Is it a healthy lifestyle, or obsession.
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@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

Before you say “LA isn’t the healthiest” wait until the end of the video ☺️ Leave a comment of what you think is the healthiest and I will go to it!

@brittanyg6796 10 ай бұрын

I think Denver, Colorado might be the healthiest in the US.

@taniamedeiros2930 10 ай бұрын

loma linda

@AthenaCamberos 10 ай бұрын

Determining the "healthiest" city in the USA can be complex and subjective as it depends on various factors and criteria. Health can be assessed through different dimensions, including physical health, mental health, healthcare access, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices. Additionally, rankings and assessments can change over time. Several organizations and publications release annual lists of healthy cities based on various criteria. Some cities that have frequently ranked high in terms of overall health and wellness in the past include: 1. Boulder, Colorado: Boulder is known for its active lifestyle, access to outdoor activities, and a focus on wellness. As someone who lived and worked in Boulder, Colorado, for six years, I can attest to its status as one of the healthiest cities in the USA. The city's dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle is evident everywhere. From the extensive network of hiking and biking trails in the stunning Rocky Mountains to the plethora of organic and locally sourced food options, Boulder provides an environment that encourages physical well-being and healthy eating habits. Moreover, Boulder's strong sense of community and emphasis on mental health, with numerous yoga studios, mindfulness programs, and mental health support resources, contribute to overall well-being. Access to healthcare services is also exceptional in Boulder, ensuring residents have the necessary medical support. While different cities may excel in specific health-related aspects, Boulder's combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, health-conscious culture, and access to healthcare makes it a compelling choice for those seeking a healthy and balanced lifestyle. 2. San Francisco, California: San Francisco strongly emphasizes healthcare access, fitness, and a relatively healthy lifestyle. 3. Seattle, Washington: Seattle is known for its commitment to health, fitness, and access to healthcare services. 4. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minneapolis is often praised for its parks, recreational opportunities, and healthcare system. 5. Denver, Colorado: Denver offers outdoor recreational activities, a healthy job market, and healthcare services. It's important to note that these rankings can change, and the perception of a "healthy" city can vary depending on individual preferences and priorities. Moreover, different organizations may use different methodologies to assess the health of cities, so the rankings can differ. Ultimately, the healthiest city in the USA for an individual may depend on their specific health needs, lifestyle preferences, and what aspects of health are most important to them, whether it's clean air, access to healthcare, recreational opportunities, or other factors. Individuals should research and consider their priorities when evaluating which city aligns best with their health and wellness goals.

@tamiio1 10 ай бұрын

but actually, i think loma linda has the longest lived...

@crystal14w 10 ай бұрын

I say, Frisco Texas. It is considered a safe city so most people go outside to jog.

@maddiew123 10 ай бұрын

Definitely consider checking out Denver and Boulder Colorado (they are 35 mins away from each other). I think what makes Colorado so famously “healthy” is the access to so many active things - skiing, biking, hiking, climbing, running, yoga. Plus, there are a lot of wealthy young people in Colorado, especially Boulder. More wealth = more disposable income for healthy sh*t. I think I saw somewhere Denver is Classpass’s most popular city ?

@AthenaCamberos 10 ай бұрын

Hey there! You're absolutely right; living and working in Boulder, Colorado, for six years gave me a firsthand experience of what makes this place so famously 'healthy.' The proximity of Boulder to Denver, just a short 35-minute drive away, is one of the fantastic aspects of the region. Colorado's lifestyle is all about staying active and enjoying the outdoors. With easy access to activities like skiing, biking, hiking, climbing, running, and yoga, it's no wonder people here are so health-conscious. The beautiful Rocky Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for these activities, making staying motivated and enjoying a healthy lifestyle easy. I noticed that you also mentioned the wealth factor, especially in Boulder. There are many young, affluent individuals here, which often translates into more disposable income for pursuing healthy habits. Whether it's investing in organic and locally sourced foods or memberships to fitness studios and wellness programs, the financial resources in the area contribute to a thriving health and wellness culture. Interestingly, you mentioned Denver being ClassPass's most famous city. That's a testament to the region's vibrant fitness and wellness scene. Denver offers much, from its diverse fitness studios to wellness events and health-conscious communities. Living in this part of Colorado offers a unique blend of natural beauty, active lifestyle choices, and a supportive community that truly makes it a hub for health and well-being. If anyone is considering exploring this area, I'd highly recommend checking out both Denver and Boulder - you'll find many opportunities to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. 🏔💪😊

@fiveandfour 10 ай бұрын

Seriously, the first time I visited Denver as an adult I had that bit from Garrison Keillor pop into my head: “where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children above average” (except whatever the healthy version of that would be) because I couldn’t get over the lack of obese people. I mean, I know they exist there - just in fewer numbers than other US cities.

@PhilipBrewer 10 ай бұрын

I saw the same thing when I drove through Colorado a couple of years ago. It was especially dramatic in Vail, where people were not only fit, they were also rich. One interesting exception was Grand Junction, Colorado. In that city the ratio of overweight people was pretty close to the national average, but the shape of the curve was different: There were more obese people, balanced by more super-fit people. A friend told me later that it was because Grand Junction was an ice-climbing mecca, so the astonishing number of super-fit people were because of all those ice-climbers.

@cldemenna 10 ай бұрын

Factually, Colorado is the healthiest state in the US (lowest diabetes and heart disease cases) :)

@JustYourAverageMom 10 ай бұрын

Yes!!! As someone who was born there and still goes back and visits quite often, it’s crazy to see how Boulder has evolved and it’s definitely become a city with a lot of “healthy” options.

@Paulgray172 10 ай бұрын

LA is a place where people are more obsessed with “looking healthy” than actually being healthy. Wellness culture is a status symbol. You also find a lot of people that won’t drink because of the calories or for “health reasons” but then do a ton a drugs. I love the ability to find healthy restaurants and how receptive people are to food intolerances, but it’s a weird place. (Will caveat that the ability to get locally sourced produce from the CA Central Valley is amazing)

@orangemoonglows2692 9 ай бұрын

yep. i don't think a lot of people in l.a. don't realize they are within 3 hours drive of the world's most productive farm land. i've lived all over the country, and one of the top three things i always missed was not having access to quality produce all year.

@CaroleBoulware 10 ай бұрын

A blue zones analysis with a Keltie twist would make my heart so happy!!! Visiting all the blue zones in a bucket list/travel type docuseries would be sick.

@marieke-2736 10 ай бұрын

Yes! So interested in the blue zones 💙

@jenme2390 10 ай бұрын

This is such a good point to mention.☺️

@mayak1920 10 ай бұрын

yesss to this!!!

@bigheadelysespieces4437 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Blue zones for sure!

@morgan3llis001 10 ай бұрын

i think what makes LA a uniquely unhealthy big coastal city in the US is how little everyone walks. it’s mind boggling as a new yorker.

@jenme2390 10 ай бұрын

I’ve actually walked more in Southern California than I ever have in my life.😂They have so many beautiful trails specifically to provide opportunities for people to be active whereas like on the East Coast where I am from that land would probably be used for more fast food meccas. The weather is pleasant here year round basically whereas in most other states a large portion of the year is just NOT liveable outdoors.

@morgan3llis001 10 ай бұрын

@@jenme2390 Yeah for sure, it's definitely relative. But I think what you said is just it, you walk as exercise, whereas in new yo,rk you just casually walk 4 miles a day out living your life. Then on top of that, you might say, walk the Prospect Park loop to intentionally go for a walk (which is like 3.5 miles).

@jenme2390 10 ай бұрын

@@morgan3llis001 First of all, when I first moved to LA I lived off of Olympic and Highland and simply because it is annoying to find parking OR things were close enough, I in fact walked. I don’t know why you all assume people in LA just don’t walk to go somewhere. We actually also HATE moving our cars and having to find parking where we are going sometimes even if we have one. 2. WHY you walk is really irrelevant as long as you walk and the amount.🤷🏾‍♀️On Saturdays and Sundays, days when lots of the country just stays home and chills, I also see all types of people walking to and through farmers markets which is miles away. You also have outdoor festivals of all types where people come from all over the world. And like I said I highly doubt people in other states are as vigilant about being active outside when it feels like the Antarctic or the Sahara outside. People in LA have significant motivation to be out year round. People in LA are just steeped in a more health conscious culture whether they like it or not. From my understanding of what the majority of what happens in New York….city specifically. It’s get on the subway to get to your job, then sit for 8 hours, not interacting with the most cordial individuals and in between that not eating the most healthy food throughout the day. I have family in Rochester, NY by the way and from an early age they are walking…..to the corner store for chips and candy and sodas. BUT I would also say walking is literally just one of the many ways people move in LA. Furthermore I literally just went to the CDC website and New York City in fact has atrocious obesity rates and levels of tobacco use and dangerously low levels of physical activity including among children. Sooooo I think this idea of New York as a better health Mecca is actually fictitious. Literally the data says it.🤷🏾‍♀️

@morgan3llis001 10 ай бұрын

@@jenme2390 Never said that New York was "healthier" than LA. Just that NYC is more set up like European cities in that people walk places to do their errands. Costal US cities (including LA) are generally more walkable than non-coastal cities (though obviously I'm overgeneralizing) because they're more dense. NYC is exceptionally dense. Every New Yorker that moves LA is shocked by how often people drive, and usually its out of necessity. Another big reason, besides density, that everyone walks in NYC is because we have good (for the US) public transit. Again, same reason Europeans walk more. That commute to work you just talked about is true but it also usually requires a lot of walking! Both to and from the subway, and sometimes between train lines. My commute to work alone gets me to walk 2 miles every day, and that's with standing (I wish it was sitting) on the subway for 45 min. Let alone if I do any socializing after work, which I usually do. NYC is also just a really social city, people don't spend much time in their homes. The intentional vs non intentional walking is important because if people have to carve out parts of their day to walk, they're less likely to do it. (Also Rochester is extremely different than NYC, more like a typical American city. I wouldn't be surprised if LA was more walkable.) I wish more American cities had good public transit so people could more easily get their steps in.

@jenme2390 10 ай бұрын

@@morgan3llis001 So I know about the walking to and from the subway thing, some people having longer walks than others. But not only is this intentional and nonintentional walking thing less important than it is being made out to be in terms of outcomes but in fact LA folks do a lot more “unintentional” walking than I think you are giving them credit for. Literally so many areas of LA are vastly different from one another. Would you probably have to take a car to get from like Hollywood to Santa Monica? Probably. But then when you get there it wouldn’t be a shocker if you are out walking and moving like all day. Well it’s good that you are not saying New York City is healthier because as I read this data more they are in fact not despite all this more walking that it is being claimed that they do with way worse statistics than Los Angeles, unfortunately. “New York City, New York, is tackling obesity and tobacco use throughout the community of 8.4 million residents. More than half (57%) of the adults in New York City are overweight or obese, and 27.3% of adults reported no regular physical activity in the past 30 days. Further, approximately 39% of New York City Public School children in kindergarten through eighth grade are overweight or obese, compared to 35.5% of children aged 6-11 nationally.” How much you walk in LA to do errands or otherwise is going to vary. I know some people who rarely move their car and are always walking. On average, these statistics seem to indicate that despite the amount of people in New York City who walk there are still a large proportion who don’t or don’t do that much. So is it really that different from LA or the rest of the country in that aspect, I don’t really think so. If it was I don’t think their health statistics would still be some of the worst in the country.🤷🏾‍♀️

@tahoeskigirl74 10 ай бұрын

This might be a dark horse, but Washington DC and the surrounding areas (especially Arlington, VA) are usually ranked among the fittest cities in the US. I've lived here for about 6 years now and everyone really is so health and fit! Would be interesting to see the comparison between "healthiest" and "fittest" cities. Really love this series!

@dancergrrl 10 ай бұрын

Yes!! Arlington VA is always top 3 on the lists

@honestly.hayley7444 10 ай бұрын

when I really think of the "healthiest" I think of Colorado- I absolutely LOVE the culture of Denver and Boulder! I think health definitely runs on a spectrum.....but there are cities with much more of a wellness culture than olthers.

@SLocky82 10 ай бұрын

When i think of LA i think of the over obsession with health and wellness....rather than it actually being healthy lol 😆 Definitely a link between wealth and health in LA! Great video as always Keltie 👍

@LeEgzabhierKiber 10 ай бұрын

I 100% agree! 😅

@Valerie.E.Mellon 10 ай бұрын

I wanted to share this achievement here but I walked my very first 5k today! It was so much fun and it definitely made me think of Keltie’s hot girl walks!

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

CONGRATS VALERIE!!!! I love hearing this so much 🥹🩵

@juliabuschbeck1480 10 ай бұрын

My first thought with the title was Boulder😂 I've never been there, but I heard it has the best bicycle infrastructure in the US - it would be so interesting to see if that affects the inhabitants health..

@Flossyfay 10 ай бұрын

I am from Denver, and I would absolutely say Boulder! haha

@christianneottinger3932 10 ай бұрын

That was my first thought, too, even though I’ve never been.

@mleung25 10 ай бұрын

This is so interesting, Keltie. Looking forward to this series. Oftentimes cities are often cited as being healthy - ones with good infrastructure, that is :) I think part of this is the easier access to a wide variety of foods & the amount of exercise you get on a day to day basis. In a lot of cities around the world, you walk everywhere - to the grocery store, to work, even to the bus stop or subway station. There are stairs you have to climb to get to those places & not every building has an elevator. Naturally, access to good healthcare - physical & mental, good social networks, community & a society & culture that support all of those things are factors too. All of that contributes to the overall health of a population. I think that's why places like Italy & Japan are often cited has the healthiest in the world where the people often live very long, thriving lives.

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

EXACTLY! Said it perfectly! Japan & Italy are great examples of easy it is to live healthy. The walking in other places in the world vs LA is a drastic difference!

@misskitkatchoc 10 ай бұрын

If this became a full series, I feel like Sydney, Australia is a very health and outdoors focused city. Obviously it's a long way to travel, but I think it would fit the brief in a big way. I always say Sydney doesn't have much night-life because we have so much morning-life. Everyone is up and out and about before 8am and in bed by 9pm!

@wakeupstylellc 9 ай бұрын

As an LA girl. I Can confirm all this. I found out I have a gluten intolerance (but for real) . I feel so blessed to live here, where there is whole restaurants that cater to my needs 😅. Hiking is how I met my husband ❤ so yeah, it’s a must

@baileywilliams8458 10 ай бұрын

Ohhhh I'd love to see a spin on this with "unhealthy" cities. Towns and cities without access to gyms, workout classes, "food deserts", etc! Mix in tips and tricks on how to stay healthy in an environment like that.

@marieke-2736 10 ай бұрын

Come to Amsterdam! It’s supposed to be the ‘healthiest city’ in Europe 😊 At least according to many lists on the internet. It would be great to expand your travel show to countries outside of the US. Very excited to watch more ‘episodes’ 🎉

@EllaKlein_ 10 ай бұрын

From a Dutch pov, I’d try Berlin. I found London quite health-supportive as well. Amsterdam does have good health restaurants/pop-ups though

@BallroomJenni 10 ай бұрын

I grew up near Seattle but my mom is from Canada and I have always thought so highly of Victoria BC for how clean the city is, how walkable it is, how my moms friends always had a fruit and veggies tray our at visits, how my grandma at 96 is thriving and her mom lived to 101, so I think Victorias got it going on.

@meganchabot 10 ай бұрын

Washington state represent 🤘🏻

@taryn7882 10 ай бұрын

I like this!!! It calls into question what is health, what do we consider healthy and what allows us to live a healthier life. I think it's a complex topic because to me health is not just fitness and food it's also the culture, the city scape and access to care and mental well being.

@madisonwaldon9408 10 ай бұрын

I live in Alabama which is absolutely not the healthiest, but I have visited Denver Colorado and I believe the way people take their health there, that is the healthiest state IMO!

@cynderl.2008 10 ай бұрын

As someone who lives in Denver, I agree!! The health culture here is INSANE and I love it!!

@DomoMonsterWinchester 10 ай бұрын

I agree Colorado is health obsessed.. Especially Rideway, Aspen, TELLURIDE, and Boulder 😂

@lizymcquire 10 ай бұрын

I love that you post on the weekend I look forward to it always it’s part of my routine

@Pursuitsofmybookishheart 10 ай бұрын

I’m so happy I found your channel. Thank you algorithm. This series is going to be my jam. It’s giving me an odd wanderlust where I am daydreaming of trips to investigate workouts and juices in different countries - and i dont even like juice :P

@stephaniewaskoenig1387 10 ай бұрын

So excited for this series! What a fabulous idea!

@jjj4n4 10 ай бұрын

listening to this video while getting ready for my run😊 love your research videos!

@awkwardatlas5623 10 ай бұрын

Guess this means we’re sending Keltie to Okinawa! Now THAT is a video I want to see

@hannahlind630 10 ай бұрын

When you said “Hannah, go drink some water” I was literally putting on runners to go for a run whilst dehydrated 😂 thank u for calling me out hahaha

@kelseybaxter7815 10 ай бұрын

I love this series idea!! Can’t wait to see more 🤩

@icequeen7025 10 ай бұрын

I love this!! La Vibes gives such a health mindset approach... but when you take off the rose-colored glasses there are so many economic differences between the ultra-rich, homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction. Love La but everyone seems to be in a cult of some sort throughout the city. I think Oregon or some random east coast small town might be actually the healthiest. I'd say cities with more income equality are better suited to be "healthy" as they have more access to everything that can help them.

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

YES!!!! You said it exactly how I wanted it to come off :) Fascinating that availability do “wellness” things are not what makes it the healthiest city rather income equality

@es.flowers2803 10 ай бұрын

I lived in Arcata, CA for a couple years and it seemed pretty healthy to me ! You're surrounded by nature and that made it very accessible to hiking whenever you wanted. The local grocery stores had lots of options. Their farmers market actually had products from local farms: beef, fish, oysters, & veggies! Most of the restaurants almost always had options for non-meat dishes. I was a college student( low on money) at the time so some of these options were not accessible to me for daily living & the city is located in slightly remote area of North California but the limited access to fast food made me feel healthier than living in a bigger city.

@hannahkenny502 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting for the video where Keltie mentions my name to drink water 🙈. Love these videos, and look forward to when you release a new one

@jemSANSholograms 10 ай бұрын

I love this video series concept! Idk why but my thought for healthiest city in the us is Denver

@francienregelinkauthor 10 ай бұрын

And also come to Amsterdam. Happy to host you for free, while you investigate how healthy Amsterdam is! Love this series. ❤🎉

@kimhogarth4437 10 ай бұрын

Hi Keltie 🙂 if you’ve not already done so a trial of the Blue Zone principles would be great to see. Thanks for all you post and share, I really appreciate it

@carrikidwell172 10 ай бұрын

I live near Baltimore, MD and it really depends on where you go to find healthy food. For example, parts of the city are so poor that you'll only find fast food chains. Then there is Canton (which is in the city).and they have high end restaurants, gyms, spas, etc. If you go places in Maryland like Rockville, Bethesda and Frederick, you'll find more healthy/ organic restaurants, gyms, etc. You just have to explore 😊

@feliciaclark4811 6 ай бұрын

I lived there for awhile and I thought it was so interesting how parts like Canton are how you described, but then the next neighborhood over is a food desert.

@jordannahgalea9506 10 ай бұрын

I recently travelled to the Netherlands and didn't see a single obese person! The population is generally constantly moving as their most common mode of transport is push bikes! The infrastructure is designed for it too, with separate bike paths and even bike traffic lights. It's so much fun..I'd love to see you go there!

@yingli8864 10 ай бұрын

Definitely looking forward to seeing the Tracey Anderson video !!! ❤

@matilda3553 10 ай бұрын

i really like these investigating "healthy cities" videos!

@dianecarney8635 10 ай бұрын

Washington DC--and about 15min from Washington Arlington VA. LA has a very large homeless population.

@deborahrowe1564 10 ай бұрын

DC is widely regarded as one of the fittest cities. The median age is 35 and everyone walks and runners are everywhere. Outside of drinking, people socialize by going to workout classes and inter-league sports.

@nicolettec7432 10 ай бұрын

Boulder, Colorado!

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

I can see this being the healthiest!!

@sarahmiller213 10 ай бұрын

I never comment and came here to nominate Boulder! I don't even check Strava route times because there are so many incredible athletes here, it skews the charts.

@DomoMonsterWinchester 10 ай бұрын

All these Denver comments 😅. I’m a CO native (generationally) and there are city’s healthier than Denver. But most people think CO is Denver and Boulder. If you come to CO the most health obsessed towns are on the western slope where the outdoor activities are more popular. Ridgeway, Aspen, Telluride, and Ouray. Those places are also heavily populated with rich people who demand that. But Ridgeway is smaller lesser known place that combines “small towny” with “healthy living”

@karinaketcup 10 ай бұрын

Definitely Denver Colorado. You will only find a fast food chain in the airport.

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVE Denver!

@epierce4770 10 ай бұрын

As someone who lives in Denver there are plenty of fast food chains.

@oxoxLipGlossxoxo 10 ай бұрын

Hoboken, NJ - we have one of the highest concentrations of fitness studios per capita, tons of healthy food options, health food stores, alternative medicine practitioners, and its an extremely walkable city! Everyone here is health centered, especially if you go to the waterfront around 7am - soooo many people out for a walk/run or playing sports on the fields

@leandraarroyo 10 ай бұрын

Your hair looks so good! And I'm going to go with Arlington, VA

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

Thank you leandra!!

@momoni-gatito 10 ай бұрын

Try visiting Minneapolis, Minnesota! Known for its great social policies AND vibrant outdoor culture year round. (And we can’t forget the importance of the birthplace of Target!)

@connietaoli8432 10 ай бұрын

Kelti, come to Sydney for your next series! People here are obsessed with being healthy too!😅

@phillyohdc8224 10 ай бұрын

You should come to Zurich Switzerland, there are almost no overweight people here. I am in my last year in highschool and there is not a single heavier person in my year. I think it has to do with our wealth but your thoughts would be really interesting

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

I want to do a Switzerland video SO BAD!!!

@Isayhello__ 10 ай бұрын

Healthiest city- San Fran Fittest city- Arlington, VA right outside of D.C. What would be interesting is seeing a comparison video between LA and NYC for health and fitness! Also thanks for sharing your insights! Great video!

@colleenr2 10 ай бұрын

Wow, Keltie! This video actually makes me want to visit LA (East Coast resi over here). You really painted a stunning picture of it over there! I’ve put LA (and CA in general) at the bottom of my list due to a myriad of issues there (including smog & wildfires), but you have reignited a curiosity! Thank you! How was the air quality, btw? Regarding your sign, I have been subscribed to you for years now, so I know you are a Cancer 🤣 Regarding the healthiest city in the US, Arlington, VA should still be holding that title. They have extremely low rates of smoking, high walkability in their neighborhoods, and a love for fitness (probably more gyms and studios than Starbucks 😂😂). I can’t wait to see your experience there!

@JessKaplan 10 ай бұрын

I think about that sometimes- like would I actually be more healthy if it was more readily available? Boston is pretty decent though, and I live right near a Whole Foods and a Trader Joe’s so that makes it easier when grocery shopping! Dark cold weather is def my biggest issue here. Loved the video, and would love to see how the Tracy Anderson workout went! I got her Metamorphosis program back in the day! 😂

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

I always think the same!! I swear the sun is more motivating than any erewhon could ever be! Oooo I filmed a whole Tracy Anderson video but wasn’t sure if anyone would want it yet! Looks like I got to make it :)

@kristynamorris5875 10 ай бұрын

I definitely think Denver is the healthiest city in the us. Just because everybody is so active here. Hiking and mountain biking in the summer, skiing and snowboarding in the winter.

@coleashlynn 10 ай бұрын

LA is very sunny but it is also very cloudy too. There are both, especially during the non-summer months

@oliviapilson 10 ай бұрын

I believe one of the healthiest cities in the USA (can’t speak for NA) is actually on the other side of the country in Arlington, VA. I believe Will Tennyson did a video about this. NoVA is more about keeping an active lifestyle and is extremely walkable less about juice cleanses.

@quirkybeauty 10 ай бұрын

I was looking for this comment.

@coriingram5223 10 ай бұрын

Healthy cities to me always translated to healthy towns like balances with nature good work life balance etc.! I’d be interested in seeing what Seattle or Midwest mountain towns like Boulder were like health wise. And of course blue zones!

@Kate-J 10 ай бұрын

"The only place that could make Whole Foods look like Dollarama" 😂

@jdennise 10 ай бұрын

Yes! I would like to see a Tracy Anderson video.

@parisbear6062 10 ай бұрын

That "has legs" the fitness travel show - to quote an Aussie Icon when there is an opportunity.,

@mslychee7 10 ай бұрын

I certainly don’t think NYC is the “healthiest city” but one thing that is has going for it, is that it’s a walking city for sure. I am a native NY-er and I just walk…a lot…every day.

@CoriLiz 10 ай бұрын

Kellllltiiiiie! Do a fitness/health version of Down to Earth 😍

@emim5480 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching your channel. You should come to Japan!!

@nicolefleming7641 10 ай бұрын

Minneapolis/St Paul, MN is a strong contender! Tons of lakes, trails, very bike friendly.

@kirstenholder7270 10 ай бұрын

Okay Keltie, can we please talk about that mobility!!! at 3:41 talking about AirOne, that squat, I had to go back and listen to what you said, because the squat was so great I was distracted

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU 🥲🥲 my mobility game has come so far

@kirstenholder7270 10 ай бұрын

@@KeltieOConnor I remember where you started!! it's so great to see how far you have come!! Keep slaying, I am invested

@hannahslater29 5 ай бұрын

Listening to this while working and the Hannah go drink some water genuinely spooked me till I realized it was the video haha

@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826 10 ай бұрын

Great video

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Jose!!

@aspillane5902 10 ай бұрын

I remember living in Sydney and me and my brother would go to the food court every Sunday. I ALWAYS got salads bowls etc instead of mcdonalds or Chinese cause the health foods were so varied and delicious! Back in ireland if I want a salad most places will only serve ceasar salad 🙄

@lifeasabasicmillennial 10 ай бұрын

Leavenworth, WA * skiing, biking, hikes… a with Bavarian feel

@thatgirl8461 10 ай бұрын

I think Honolulu Hawaii is one of the healthiest cities. Lots of eating healthy Asian food, and exercising outside a lot

@ivylovesrunning 10 ай бұрын

That is English weather too! I still need to get a sun lamp as rain season is coming soon. The dreaded doom of the gloomy rainy cloud cover and doesn't let up summer. Vitamin D tablets and sprays are my best friends.

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

Ooo good reminder for us all to go buy a sun lamp now! * me runs to Amazon * hahha

@brittanyg6796 10 ай бұрын

This is going to be controversial, but I don't think the LA health scene is anything to aspire to (despite everything you see on TV or social media). Yes, you can get unusual ingredients like sea moss, but that's just a trend. You don't need it. Just eat a variety of fruits and veggies. Yes, you can go for hikes, but it's in terrible smog-laden air. The air you're in right now might be cleaner so just go outside and enjoy it. Yes, you have all types of vegan food, but a lot of that stuff is highly processed to make it have the properties of non-vegan food. You don't need açai bowls or sea moss or whatever the next trend will be. The older I get, the more I realize all these superfoods and supplements are mostly just great marketing.

@jacksonthedoggy 10 ай бұрын

Yes, please Tracy Anderson video!!

@armanmalik 10 ай бұрын

Gurll u live in Vancouver i feel like out outdoor makes us oddly healthy too!! ❤🎉

@nocturnus009 10 ай бұрын

The Blue Zones & the resulting diet might make for a fascinating deep dive & or series. If you are looking to stretch the opportunity is on the table to talk about the individual Blue Zone cities then different ways to buffet-ify the cities together. Still cogitating on if it is more global hot potting Or Fondue-ing?

@sainsworth42 10 ай бұрын

i feel like denver is the epitome of what feels like a healthy city!

@magicworldbyjorg 10 ай бұрын

@elizabethwasdo7107 10 ай бұрын

Re: Connecticut, southern Fairfield county is an insane center of wealth - you can definitely find any health and wellness trend, and a private chef/trainer whatever to help!

@carrikidwell172 10 ай бұрын

And by the way, I love this video!

@VulcanSportingGoodsCo 10 ай бұрын

Where we're based, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, we're a hub for mountain bikers and pickleball players, Spa treatments and mineral water soaks, hiking and five lakes for water sports, baseball and softball; it's surprising where you can find healthy hot spots that no one talks about.

@jjj4n4 10 ай бұрын

regarding diet snacks - it's really great when you're craving something but you don't have 500-700 calories to spare on a snack. but also it's not something our diet should exclusively consist of. sometimes you just want a junk-y real version and that's ok! i think for diet snacks/drinks, it's the same as everything else. all good as long as it's in moderation😊

@nicolejeppesen1354 10 ай бұрын

I have to go with the Blue Zones for the healthiest places. And in the US and North America, that is Loma Linda, California

@carmelscottquinn 10 ай бұрын

Tracey Anderson video, yes please!

@LeEgzabhierKiber 10 ай бұрын

I agree, Los Angeles has A LOT of juice bars (but they're so expensive!!). I did some research and a lot of the internet says that San Fransisco and Oakland are the healthiest cities. Coming from that area, I highly disagree with that. A few other sites do say Los Angeles and Irvine (the city I live in). I really wonder what standards they grade them off of. Thanks for the video!

@KeltieOConnor 10 ай бұрын

Yes I find this SO fascinating! Because the. Averages of the stats can skew things so much. A city like LA is a great example, it probably had the healthiest and least healthiest people all in the same area = average rating, but that stat doesn’t really explain it. Then there’s city with more income equality, that aren’t necessarily focused on “health” but they have less poverty = healthier. Excited to dive more into this and get a real picture :)

@LeEgzabhierKiber 10 ай бұрын

@@KeltieOConnor Yess!!! Exactly my thoughts!

@isalewis722 10 ай бұрын

you’d think the air quality alone would disqualify LA

@mariemcleod46 10 ай бұрын

Interesting!! I'm from the UKvbut live in Spain. So, no clue about America. I cam only say that I think the Mediterranean diet is heathier than the UK...love your videos. You make them so Interesting and informative ❤❤❤❤

@hannahmitchell87 10 ай бұрын

As a hungover Hannah, I needed that water nudge 😅

@kellymuret6671 10 ай бұрын

Encinitas, CA. It is a small beach town in San Diego. Everyone walks, surfs, bikes, but there is less of the obsession like LA. More natural fitness.

@jacquigrace7219 10 ай бұрын

I thought this was going to be about Loma Linda, CA. Maybe an idea for another video...

@animebookfreak12 9 ай бұрын

bone broth is common in a lot of cuisine and its cheap - erewhon just makes it cool and trendy! bone broth is just boiling bones which gives you broth! its a deeper flavor than just regular chicken/beef broth but still similar! you can do this at home with a rotisserie chicken tbh!!

@dancergrrl 10 ай бұрын

Arlington VA!!!!

@user-je1nm1rs7n 10 ай бұрын

I used to live in the "healthiest county in the county" which was Douglas County, Colorado. It is just south of Denver!

@HH-yy1vy 10 ай бұрын

Love this series. I think the healthiest city in NA would be Vancouver (or it it just health obsessed like LA?). I would guess you are Virgo;)

@thefrenchiemoti5503 10 ай бұрын

DO SEATTLE! I have lived here for 3 years and It's very similar to LA except the sun part. BUT I have seen people running in the rain like there's no tomorrow.

@skyer0blue 10 ай бұрын

Please come to Australia and do Sydney!

@orangemoonglows2692 9 ай бұрын

it's so funny because erewhon used to be more like a regular health food store, but not hippyish. but whole food came along and they had to find a way to differentiate themselves. i guess they chose to go way up market.

@thefrenchiemoti5503 10 ай бұрын

Seattle!

@leahbartlett1207 10 ай бұрын

Sea moss is at the YEG strath farmers market lol!!! We coming up

@extrememinimalism 10 ай бұрын

I would love to see more health places in Brighton, UK.

@user-cv4nk4tr3b 10 ай бұрын

Keltie, ever thought of doing a video about healing injuries without losing your mind? - From a girlie with an injured ankle (not broken but bad enough to get an X-ray to check)

@seasq 10 ай бұрын

I mean, I want to say it's Austin, TX since I live here, BUT considering what you said in this video and my experience in a few cities, I want to say Seattle, WA? They have the integrated hiking-in-the-city vibe, healthy food options, and omg the streams of bikers you see flooding from the ferries at rush hour are kinda terrifying. It's grey there, but honestly that just makes me want to be outside more since the weather is actually kinda moderate and not trying to murder you for the majority of the year.

@RVforestgreen 10 ай бұрын

But the seasonal depression really gets to you, because you really don’t see the sun show it’s face esp in wintertime. Other than that, pretty good weather wise.

@sam33naR Ай бұрын

Loma Linda, San Bernardino in SoCal!

@DevilishFailure 10 ай бұрын

Please visit the Netherlands, I think they are very healthy as well. ☺️

@VivOffGrid 9 ай бұрын

Boulder, Colorado!!! I lived there and they don’t even have a walmart

@TheFickleFauxsteader 9 ай бұрын

Traci Anderson has a maternity workout series that made me fall in love with her! I felt like I had a really healthy pregnancy thanks to that set of videos!