In the spirit of this brand new year, let's usher in some good health by ridding our lives of the habits that compromise our overall well-being. Small changes are all it takes. How about starting with these seven, featured in this article.

• No more energy bars. They contain too many calories and too few beneficial nutrients that come in fresh food. Stick with apples, pears, oranges, grapes, and bananas -- they're portable, high in water content, low in calories, and great for a swift energy boost.

• No more heavy duty vitamins and mineral supplements. They can cause imbalance in our bodies and can sometimes be toxic. Try eating a range of whole foods -- and lots of veggies and fruits -- and see if you can get what you need without supplementation.

• No more meal replacement drinks. They just aren't a permanent solution for weight loss -- they quickly lose their appeal and can cause us to go overboard on solid food when we allow it into our diets. Try keeping a food diary to track calories and see if this isn't a better option.

• No more restaurant entrees. They are far bigger than necessary and unless you split one with a friend, you're better off with a small appetizer, salad (no creamy dressing), and a side.

• No more specialty water. You're paying more for these when good old tap water in refillable bottles will serve you best.

• No more fast food. It can clog your arteries, cause constipation, boost blood pressure, and make you fat. Opt for a bowl of cereal or two pieces of whole grain toast instead for breakfast, a healthy brown bag lunch, and whole dinner at home.

• No more outdoor grills. Why? Experts say we just don't need that much meat and if we grill it, we're cooking up all sorts of cancer-causing chemicals. Go for veggie burgers and meatless hotdogs and cook them in a conventional oven or microwave.