10 Health Habits to Embrace in 2025

By Carol Taylor, MCN, RDN, LD Registered Dietitian and Journalist

Carol Taylor

Make 2025 the year of you. We greet each new year with renewed energy for our dreams and goals. The first step to making them a reality is to focus on the foundation — physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

It’s not something that can be fixed or accomplished in a few days or weeks but takes steady dedication throughout the year with daily decisions. Each of those decisions support our health and set us up each day for success in navigating the challenges of life.

Here are 10 things to work on that will help you put you and your health first.

  1. Speak kindly to yourself. Success is built on our internal dialogue. Focus on making your talks with yourself supportive, encouraging, and positive. Be your own cheerleader and your own bestie.

 

  1. Move more. Exercise and physical activity in any amount — small and big — support physical and mental health regardless of weight loss. Physical activity helps manage stress and can improve emotional well-being.

 

  1. Eat vegetables daily, with a minimum of three to five servings a day. They are the foundation of a healthy diet. They provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help keep our body running smoothly and manage the impacts of life.

 

  1. Eat more beans and legumes several times a week or at least one serving daily. They support our body and the planet. Replace meat in some meals with beans as your protein. They are low in fat, high in fiber and so much more.

 

  1. Eat more fruit — raw, frozen, dried, canned – a couple of servings a day. It makes a great snack or after meal treat.

 

  1. Drink more water throughout the day. The amount of water we need varies from person to person. A minimum of eight glasses may be enough for some, others may need more Try carrying a refillable water bottle (or two) at work and on the go. Before reaching for coffee, soda, juice, or an energy drink, try a glass of water first.

 

  1. Eat more whole grains such as oatmeal, whole wheat products, brown rice, farro, barley, and quinoa to name a few. They bring vitamins, minerals, and fiber to meals, which can fill you up faster and help keep you regular.

 

  1. Eat foods that are less processed to lower my sodium intake. Meal prep on the weekends to make weeknight meals easier and faster. This will help cut down on takeout and delivery. It’ll boost your health and your wallet.

 

  1. Choose healthier fats. True nothing can replace the flavor of butter in some dishes, but olive oil, avocado oil and canola oil are healthier alternatives for sauteing and roasting. In the morning, try mashed avocado on toast instead of butter.

 

  1. Try something new. Every life needs fun and adventure. It can be had even without hopping on a plane.

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