Both of those types can be more fit and healthy than someone sitting on the couch eating pork rinds and drinking a case of beer, and both kinds can look healthier while actually be unhealthier.Sorry Boss - No simple answers. 

The problem with these 4 unit investments, unless you're seeing a much healthier cash flow, is that it takes one capital expenditure to knock out your positive cash flow and destroy your returns.Can you buy something larger that gives you a better benefit of scale?

The market feels "healthier" - was very much needed!

Much cheaper and healthier food. 

The banking system was much healthier and avoided the downturn that we had.  

It is like dieting , needing to lose 50 pounds and losing 25.

I've been looking for books and forum posts on the topic and am not quite satiated yet.From what I've read so far here are a few factors (all within a local market):-Stable or rising prices equate to a healthier market-Limited foreclosures (I don't have a figure but below national average is preferable.

Those who like cheese seem to also have a warm spot in their diet for mold.

College graduates are more likely to find a rewarding job, earn higher income, and even, evidence shows, live healthier lives than if they didn’t have degrees.

The business environment is much healthier though.