2022 New Year help with diet, exercise and mental health in El Paso

You may not be saying the word ‘resolution,’ but maybe it’s floating in your mind.

Maybe it comes to the forefront when you reach for that last holiday cookie or ponder taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Or perhaps you need a little push to make a change in 2022.

The El Paso Times wants to help with that nudge toward living your best life. We’ve collected information and stories related to health — from healthy eating restaurants and exercise facilities to walking trails and addressing mental health — in a quick, easy-to-read guide.

Cheers to a better, happier you in the New Year.

Healthy eating in El Paso

When it comes to healthy eating, there are various approaches. You could start shopping for more nutritious ingredients, such as at Sprouts or Whole Foods stores, making sure to include more fresh vegetables and fruits in your daily diet. Both franchises also offer walk-up counters to order soups, salads, and freshly made sandwiches or sushi. Try the mozzarella, tomato and basil pesto bruschetta at Sprouts.

No need to plan with prepared meals

You could try ordering healthy prepared meals so that you eliminate the temptation to warm up cold pizza. In El Paso, there are a variety of small businesses that offer prepared meals, and some cater to a specific diet, such as keto, vegan or vegetarian lifestyles.

XCF Kitchen, Holistic Meals, Kitchen Express, and Grown Together are just some businesses devoted to prepared meals. To read our review of these places, click here.