Prevent stuck wheel bearings?

[Ceemack]

After a considerable struggle, I've finally gotten the old bearings out of my front hub so I can install fresh ones. The old ones were stuck so badly I had to cut them with a Dremel tool before the could be pounded out.

I'll have to replace these bearings again someday, so I'm trying to think of ways I could make it a bit easier.

Is there any reason not to spread a tiny amount of grease or anti-seize around the outside of the new bearings before they're installed?