Being healthy is increasingly being linked to those with money and those with enough time in their schedule. Being healthy doesn’t have to cost a fortune, nor does it take up too much of your time.

Many of the top health hacks are actually completely free and can be done with little to no time but many of us have forgotten the basics of healthy living. Here is how you can get healthier right now for free.

Drink Lots of Water

Probably the simplest and most cost-effective way to help keep a healthy body is to drinks lots of water each day. You probably already know this but many of us are inconsistent and simply don’t drink enough of the good stuff.

You should aim to drink about 2-3L of water per day. The best way to keep on track of this is to use a big 2 or 3-liter bottle and refill it at the start of each day. Make sure you never go to bed at night without finishing it.

The health benefits to drinking lots of water are plentiful. It can maintain the proper balance of bodily fluids, control calorie intake, energize muscles, keep skin healthy, improve kidney function and maintain normal bowel function.

Eat Mostly Whole Foods

Highly processed foods continue to become staples of our everyday diet which is a huge problem for our health. Not only are these foods almost nutritionally devoid, but they also increase our risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Whole foods are natural foods that are as close to their natural state when harvested. This includes vegetables, fruits, organic grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Eating a mostly plant-based diet has been shown to improve our health significantly.

Research has shown that plant-based diets can help us to maintain a healthy weight, support healthy bodily functions, reduce your risk of heart disease, and help to avoid obesity.

Stop Dependence on Prescription Drugs

Taking prescription drugs has become far too normal for many of us. Not only is this damaging to our health but it creates an unnecessary dependence which affects our minds too.

Common prescription drugs such as Zantac, Vicodin, and OxyCotin have become serious addictions for millions all over the world. Recent Zantac cancer lawsuits show just one of the dangers of becoming a regular user of these drugs.

Instead, many of the ailments that these prescription drugs aim to help with can be solved through natural remedies that are much better for our bodies and minds.

Meditate

For thousands of years, spiritual guides and various religions have used meditation as a way to improve the health of their bodies and minds. Science has finally caught up to this information and meditation is now being prescribed by many medical professionals to help with stress, anxiety, and even weight loss.

Sitting down for just 10-15 minutes a day can help clear your mind and help you to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety that are so prevalent in today’s society.