Back in December, Chicago was hit with a rash of plant-based restaurants announcing that they were shutting down, leaving customers disappointed and leading to a search for an explanation, from a wider availability of vegan food to claims that plant-based eating is falling out of style.

The start of a new year for many people means renewed motivation to build healthier habits. This week in TODAY. com's Expert Tip of the Day series, we'll be sharing a series of recommended New Year's resolutions from experts with different backgrounds.