What’s your healthy habit?

1. Drink water before every meal

Guzzling a glass of water before every meal can help you lose weight, improve your skin, and feel more energized. Not only does drinking more water ensure you’re hydrated, but Self notes that it can also cause you to eat fewer calories. Water takes up space in your stomach and makes you feel full, which means you won’t need to eat as much in order to feel satisfied. In addition, sipping water throughout your meal is a great alternative to the calorie-riddled beverage you may have had otherwise.

2. Make one of your meals healthier each day

Forget fad diets and strict healthy-eating rules. Instead, follow Inc.’s advice and focus on making one meal healthier every day. Not sure which meal to focus on? Inc. suggests giving your lunch a nutritious makeover. Pack a small serving of protein, a side of veggies, and one serving of fruit — for example, packing a chicken breast, some carrots, and an apple; or a can of tuna, a few cucumbers, and a banana would both be nutritious lunch options, explains Inc.

3. Walk more

On average, people spend anywhere from 7.7 to 15 hours a day sitting, according to Just Stand. Sitting for long periods of time can cause several health issues, including obesity and metabolic syndrome, explains Mayo Clinic. Furthermore, too much sitting can also increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution: Walk more!

4. Add vegetables to everything

Vegetables are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting phytochemicals, states Joy Bauer. The nutrients in vegetables can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, slow bone loss and decrease the risk of fractures, keep your skin healthy as you age, maintain blood pressure control, and keep you feeling full.

5. Get a good night’s sleep

A little extra sleep can drastically improve your health. Not only will it cure your under-eye circles and boost your energy, but Health states that getting adequate amounts of sleep can improve your memory and quality of life, curb inflammation, sharpen your attention, help you maintain a healthy weight, and lower your stress.