Ready for a healthy start to the new year? Been on the scale since November? Maybe gain a few pounds over the holidays? Here are some healthy tips. *Eat a protein-packed breakfast *Add chia seeds to a smoothie or yogurt for a boost of fiber *Try to eat 2-3 meatless meals per week *Go to the frozen food aisle for prepackaged healthy portions of vegetables or meat *Add more fruit and vegetables to your daily food intake *Stick to zero calorie beverages-like water *Eat at home *Get plenty of sleep *Do not turn to sugary drinks for energy. Aim for a balanced diet that will feed your body the nutrients it needs. Take healthy eating one step at a time and don’t be too hard on yourself if you binge on something not so healthy. Changing the way you eat is hard work because there are so many calorie-laden easy choices out there. Eating healthy requires you to change how you shop for groceries and how you prep and cook your food. De Hart Plumbing Heating and Cooling, serving Manhattan Kansas, Junction City Kansas, Wamego Kansas and some surrounding areas. 