Kick off 2016 with these three healthy habits

Forget the fancy diets and gym memberships. If you want 2016 to be the year of a healthier you, try these inexpensive lifestyle changes that go a long way toward making you a whole lot healthier:

Drink more water. One of the easiest ways to make a big difference in the way your body feels is by increasing the amount of water that you drink regularly. Make this the year you ditch the sodas and sugary drinks.

Eat more veggies. Vegetables are packed with vitamins and nutrients, and they aren’t very high in calories either. Whether you start adding salads to your meals or just snack on a carrot or celery stick here and there, the more fiber and greens you’re consuming, the better. Don’t like to cut and prepare vegetables? Go with pre-cut and pre-washed fresh vegetables and take advantage of the array of easy-to-prepare frozen vegetables in your grocery store’s freezer case. Instead of one type of vegetable with each meal, go for two or more.

Get good sleep. Do you always feel like you need a nap? You aren’t alone. In fact, it’s pretty common for people to get too little sleep. Commit to getting good sleep every night, and stick to a schedule. How much sleep do you and your family members need? Check out this guide for adults and this one for children and teenagers.

Get moving. Many of us sit for prolonged periods each day. Turns out, health experts think a lot of sitting is dangerous for your health. Try to work walking and standing into your day as much as possible. Making time for exercise can make a big overall difference in your health.