2025 is here! If you’re craving a fresh start and ready to embrace new resolutions, you’re not alone. January is a great time to slow down, reflect, and think about habits that will help you feel your best this year.

Instead of overwhelming yourself with a long list of resolutions, consider a few simple feel-good routines that you can practice consistently. When it comes to your health, small and consistent habits are much more powerful than drastic changes that only last a few weeks.

One way to elevate your wellness routine is by being more mindful of what you eat and drink.From better-for-you beverages like kombucha and prebiotic sodas like SunSip to simple wellness practices like journaling and walking, this year you can make your health a priority without feeling deprived. Here are a few small shifts you can make this year that will have a big impact on how you feel…

Better-for-You Beverages: Kombucha and Beyond

It’s no secret that here at Health-Ade we’re huge fans of kombucha—but why do we love it so much? Kombucha is a fermented tea that contains probiotics and antioxidants. Probiotics are living microorganisms that can help strengthen and diversify your gut microbiome. A stronger and more diverse microbiome can lead to smoother digestion, a healthier immune system, and an overall happier you!

Another way to give your soda habit a glow-up this year is by swapping traditional sugary drinks for SunSip. SunSip delivers craveable, classic soda flavors—like Root Beer, Raspberry Lemonade, and Cherry Cola—with the benefits you’re looking for, like gut-healthy prebiotics, vitamins, and minerals. It’s that same ol’ soda, but better-for-you!

Both kombucha and SunSip offer flavorful alternatives to those overly sugary drinks, so you can enjoy your favorite bubbly sips while supporting your overall wellness.

Dabble in Dry January

If you’ve been curious about cutting back on alcohol or just want to hit the reset button after the holiday season, participating in Dry January can be a great way to start the year. Going alcohol-free for a month (or longer, if you wish) can give your body time to recover, improve your sleep quality, and make room for other healthy habits.

Dry January doesn’t mean you’re in for a month of boring drinks or lackluster social outings. In fact, it can help you…

• Get creative with social gatherings. Movies and mocktails, anyone? How about a girl’s night-in where everyone builds a snack board for the evening and a vision board for the year?
• Discover your favorite kombucha flavors. Less alcohol in the fridge means more room to explore new Health-Ade kombucha flavors and pairings.
• Feel like your best self. Stay hydrated, well-rested, and energized all month long!

Build Balanced Plates To Fuel (Not Shrink) Your Body

Strict dieting can create an unhealthy relationship with food instead of teaching you about nutrition or how to balance what your taste buds love with what your body needs. Contrary to popular belief, eating less does not always mean eating for health.

Instead of going down the rabbit hole of a restrictive diet, focus on incorporating a greater variety of nutrient dense foods into your meals and snacks. Good nutrition is about adding foods IN, not restricting unnecessarily.

Aim to include a source of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber in most of your meals. A meal with all four components is not only more satisfying but will also keep you energized longer than one that’s missing key nutrients. Plus, regular fiber is essential for your gut health!

Morning Sunlight

Another simple and effective wellness habit you can adopt is getting some morning sunlight. Sunlight exposure early in the day helps regulate your body’s internal clock, boosts serotonin levels, and sets you up for better sleep at night. Whenever possible, try to spend at least 10-15 minutes outside in the morning or sit by a sunny window with your morning coffee (or kombucha)!

Walk It Out

Looking for a way to boost your energy, clear your head, and enjoy some of that morning sunlight? Consider building walks into your regular routine. Whether it’s a 10-minute stroll around the block or a longer trek, walking is a great low-impact exercise that offers a ton of health benefits. It gets your blood flowing, supports heart health, helps stabilize blood sugar after eating, and provides a mental health break from the stress of the day.

Most of all as you head into the new year, remember that taking care of yourself isn’t about having a “perfect” routine. Rather, it’s about listening to your body and mind and responding with what feels right for you in the moment. Some days you may need more rest and comfort foods, while other days you’ll crave movement or a super nourishing meal. Stay flexible, crack open a bottle of bubbly booch or a can of SunSip, and find a balance as you go!

This blog post was written by Claire Chewning, RDN & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

Claire is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who's not on board with restrictive diets. She’s the owner and founder of Yours Chewly Nutrition, a virtual private practice where she helps individuals heal from chronic dieting and disordered eating so that they can discover peace and trust in their relationships with food + body. She’s also Health-Ade’s Registered Dietitian Advisor and loves educating employees and consumers about all things gut health from a non-diet perspective! She even writes a few blogs from time to time. Cheers!