Next, check out the benefits of exercise on mental health, the best supplements to buy for everything from sleep, skin and gut health, find out what would happen if everyone in the world went vegan and read up on how stress affects weight gain.

Your healthy January plan

Day 12: get enough vitamin D

Find out why you probably need a vitamin D supplement in order to stay healthy all winter and read our review of the best rated.

Day 11: feel more energised

Include energy-boosting ingredients and plenty of protein to overcome the start-of-year lull. For a healthy lunch, try these healthy chicken burritos.

Day 10: sleep

Read our expert tips and make this the year you finally start sleeping better. First up, get out in the daylight, you’ll notice the benefit when your head hits the pillow.

Day 9: 30 plant foods

Eat 30 plant foods a week for a healthier gut – find out more in Tim Spector’s helpful guide.

Day 8: achieve weight loss

Shift a few pounds by avoiding these 11 common weight loss mistakes. In fact, don’t weigh yourself – judge results by how you feel.

Day 7: say no to ultra processed foods

Discover the 10 worst ultra-processed foods to ditch from your diet. Bread is a good place to start – try to buy the best you can; mass-produced bread is often ultra-processed.

Day 6: cut down on sugar

Get support for cutting down on sugar with these expert tips. Here’s one tip, watch out for sauces which often contain hidden sugar.

Day 5: batch cooking

Get ahead for the week by batch cooking some nourishing dishes like this hearty five-bean chilli.

Day 4: Veganuary

The more plant foods you eat this Veganuary, the more nutrient-rich your diet is likely to be. So serve up a whole lot of plant-based goodness with our healthy vegan meals, including chickpea, coconut & broccoli stew.

Day 3: Cook more meals

Nourish yourself with wholesome but speedy meals using our quick and healthy recipes. Our filling prawn fried rice is ready in 30 mins and low in calories.

Day 2: mindful eating

Practice mindful eating to benefit your health – it’s been shown to regulate your appetite and improve digestion.

Day 1: Dry January

Lose weight and feel great taking part in Dry January, one benefit is improved sleep.

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