Seasons Greetings!
As we approach the holiday season, I figured I would do something different this year and share some ideas for this gift-giving time of year.
I’ve curated and chosen approximately 100 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Healthy Peeps in Your Life.
I say healthy, but perhaps these gifts would be equally suited for the unhealthy person that’s looking to change their habits and become healthier. Or maybe just someone who values time spent in the kitchen or outdoors.
You don’t have to be a fitness freak, yogaphile, or chef extraordinaire to enjoy many of these gifts.
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CSA Memberships
CSAs, or Community Supported Agriculture groups can be one of the best ways to eat more organic produce while supporting local farmers. Buying a membership for a loved one or friend is a great way to introduce them to new foods and support their desire to live a healthier lifestyle. Many CSAs allow you to try out monthly memberships, so cancellations should be fairly seamless should your recipient not be satisfied with the service after giving it a go.
Here are a few CSA memberships that I recommend in the San Francisco Bay Area (sorry not familiar with others across the country).
Gym Memberships
I won’t be recommending any particular gyms, but a membership to a gym is a perfect gift for that someone who is trying to get in shape and exercise more.
Maybe a gym membership isn’t their thing? Try gifting a class: tai chi, kickboxing, Crossfit, yoga, etc.
Cooking Classes
A cooking class is a fun, interactive, and educational gift that many would enjoy receiving. I remember a friend surprised me with a Vietnamese cooking class once for a birthday. It was a great way to spend time together and we even cooked some of the recipes that we were given years later.
Kitchen Stuff / Appliances
Here is a list of cookware, appliances, and other kitchen gadgets that I use or wish that I owned!
One of my recent favorite appliances….not just a pressure cooker!
Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6Qt/1000W
The salad spinner I use and have owned for about 10 years.
OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner, Large, Clear
or stainless steel rather than plastic:
OXO Steel Salad Spinner
If you want to spiralize veggies and have plenty of gluten-free options for meals, this is a must.
Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Vegetable Spiral Slicer
This one takes up less kitchen space:
OXO Good Grips Handheld Spiralizer, Green
Once you own a cast iron, you’ll realize other pans just aren’t the same.
Lodge LPGI3 Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle, 20-inch x 10.44-inch, Black
Lodge L8SK3 Cast Iron Skillet, Pre-Seasoned, 10.25-inch
I use this hand blender daily for emulsifying my coconut oil into my cup of morning coffee.
KitchenAid 3 Speed Immersion Hand Blender Set Black
Everyone should own a decent steamer.
Martha Stewart Collection Cooking Elements Multi-Pot, 8 Qt.
This is how I juice my lemons for warm lemon water in the morning.
Stainless Steel Manual Juicer Strainer Reamer with Handle and Pour Spout Orange Lime Lemon Fruit Squeezer Maker with Bowl Houseware for Home Bar Kitchen (Silver)
Pour over coffee is great, but some devices are plastic. This one is not!
Ceramic Coffee Pour Over Dripper Single Serve Complete Gift Pack – Box of 40 Melitta Cone Filters Included
Another option:
Bodum 11571-01US Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter, 34 oz, Black
The perfect gift for the raw foodie in your life or for someone who wants to try their hand at homemade jerky:
MAGIC MILL PRO Countertop Food Dehydrator, 6 Stainless Steel Drying Shelves, Digital 8 Preset Temperature controls and Timer
A food processor that doesn’t seem to take up too much counter space:
Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini Prep Plus Food Processor Brushed Chrome and Nickel
An herb mill:
Microplane 48006 Herb Mill,
A fun gadget for mincing herbs and aromatics:
OXO Good Grips Herb Mincer
A clog-free olive oil mister:
The Fine Life Ideal Olive Oil Mister Air Pressure Only Clog-Free Sprayer Black
I love my bamboo cutting boards…they are built to last.
&x267B; Extra Thick Eco-Friendly Bamboo Cutting Board Set – 3 Piece set of Thick, Strong, and Durable Bamboo Wood Cutting Board With Beautiful White Edge by Premium Bamboo
This juicer is heavy duty and can handle beets and other heavy-duty veggies.
Breville BJE510XL Juice Fountain Multi-Speed 900-Watt Juicer
Impart the benefits of Himalayan sea salt into your food.
HemingWeigh Himalayan All Natural Crystal Salt Cooking Tile (12″ X 8″ X 2″)
Sous-vide cooking essential:
Anova Culinary PCB-120US-K1 Bluetooth Precision Cooker, 800 Watts, Black
Food Storage
These look fun and practical:
Farberware Food Huggers Reusable Silicone Food Savers, Set of 4, Fresh Greens
This brand makes high-quality products (stainless steel):
Klean Kanteen Food Canister with Stainless Lid, Brushed Stainless, 16-Ounce
Everyone should own more glass food storage containers (naturally BPA-free).
Pyrex Storage Set, Clear, Red, Orange, Blue, Green(20 Pieces)
Sick of your leftover avocado spoiling in the fridge?
Joie Fresh Pod Avocado Keeper Storage Container
Herb keepers will keep your culinary herbs fresh for longer.
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Fitness / Active Lifestyler
Sweatproof headphones:
Bluetooth Headphones,Sweatproof Magnet Attraction V4.0 Wireless Headphones In-Ear Sports Earphones Headset Noise Reduction Earbuds Stereo Earphones with Microphone and Volume Control (Pink-Golden)
Jumping rope is a great form of exercise and portable:
Limm Jump Rope – Perfect for All Experience Levels, Cardio, Cross Fitness & More – Easily Adjustable – Best Exercise for Weight-Loss & Health – Start Enjoying The Comfort Today!
Limited on space yet want a piece of exercise equipment….no excuses!
Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer
Everyone loves to jump on a trampoline — yes, it’s exercise!
Pure Fun 40″ Mini Rebounder Trampoline with Adjustable Handrail, Ages 13+
Track what you eat and how you move and you’ll reach your goals more easily.
Eat Drink Move Sleep: A Health Tracking Journal
Gymnastic rings for the bodyweight exerciser:
Nayoya Gymnastic Rings for Full Body Strength and Crossfit Training
Resistance bands to take on the road while traveling:
HemingWeigh Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Bands Carrying Case
A 3-in-1 exercise bar:
HemingWeigh Heavy-Duty Easy Gym 3-In-1 Pull-Up, Push-Up, and Sit-Up Bar
Crossrope Starter Set – Extra Large
Drink More Water
Stop using plastic water bottles and go in style with this one:
S’well Women’s Teakwood Water Bottle, 17 oz.
A classier looking water filter pitcher that is also glass:
Soma Sustainable Carafe & Plant-Based Water Filter
Save money and make your own bubbly water.
SodaStream Fountain Jet Sparkling Water Maker Starter Kit, Black and Silver
A well-insulated stainless steel water bottle that keeps liquids both hot and cold for hours:
Hydro Flask 32 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, Wide Mouth w/Flex Cap, Cobalt
Massage / Acupressure
This self-massaging roller ball does wonders for knots in the neck.
Harmony Roller – Self Massager
Lower back pain or stiff neck? Give this a try:
HemingWeigh Complete Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set with Bonus Carry Bag (Black)
Stubborn knots in the upper back or shoulders? This may help:
Q-Flex Acupressure Back and Body Massage Tool
Foam roll out those tight muscles:
Naturo Fitness Foam Roller, Black Color – 13 Inch, Honeycomb Design, Ultra Durable and Hardwearing, Perfect for Myofascial Release and Sports Massage
Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief by Kabat-Zinn, Jon (2010-02-16)
A tool to help you with meditation:
Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband, Black
Books
The Mindful Way through Anxiety: Break Free from Chronic Worry and Reclaim Your Life
A guide book for this 3 week program as well as a cookbook.
The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally
For anyone considering going “Paleo”, I highly recommend this book, complete with recipes.
Practical Paleo, 2nd Edition (Updated and Expanded): A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle
Loved this quick read…not necessarily health-related though self-improvement is always a step in the right direction for your health.
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
A fictional story…but uplifting, inspiring, and motivational — maybe just what one may need who is looking to take on a new health regime/diet/lifestyle.
The Alchemist
Learn to be more present and mindful.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Learn the best ways to declutter one’s house and in turn, declutter your mind so that you focus on life’s other challenges more easily.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
A go-to reference for me when I research healthy foods:
World’s Healthiest Foods, 2nd Edition: The Force For Change To Health-Promoting Foods and New Nutrient-Rich Cooking
Eating Wildly: Foraging for Life, Love and the Perfect Meal
Cookbooks
New to the Weston A. Price Foundation way of eating, or Primal/Paleo?
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Diet Dictocrats
Learn all about fermented foods.
Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods, 2nd Edition
This counterpart to the Guidebook offers additional recipes if you need more than what the guide offers.
The 21-Day Sugar Detox Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for Any Program Level
Learn how to pickle and take advantage of probiotics:
The Joy of Pickling, 3rd Edition: 300 Flavor-Packed Recipes for All Kinds of Produce from Garden or Market
True Brews: How to Craft Fermented Cider, Beer, Wine, Sake, Soda, Mead, Kefir, and Kombucha at Home
Not just a cook book…much more than that:
The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life
Smoothie Making
A more affordable alternative to the Vitamix:
Magic Bullet Nutribullet Pro 900 Blender/Mixer (15 Piece Set)
Superfood Smoothies: 100 Delicious, Energizing & Nutrient-dense Recipes
Vitamix Pro Series 750 Brushed Stainless Finish with 64oz Container and Cookbook, Heritage
Aromatherapy
I have given quite a few of these as gifts over the years and the recipients always love them.
MOMA MUJI Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser
[2 in 1] Nanum Car Air Humidifier and Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser (Purple) by Sansutech
Be Well Essential Oil Gift Set – 6 Essential Oil Blends For Wellness
Tea
Make more delicious, yummy, and antioxidant-rich matcha drinks.
Jade Leaf – Complete Matcha Gift Set – Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder – Classic Ceremonial Grade
Flowering Tea Glass Teapot and Blossoms (5 Pack)
Ecooe Glass Teapot 30 Oz Loose Leaf Tea Maker Stovetop Safe Tea Kettle
OXO Good Grips Classic Tea Kettle, Brushed Stainless
Tea for One…why not?
Bodum Tea For One Double Wall Glass Tea Strainer, 0.35-Liter, 12-Ounce, Off-White
Enjoy some seasonal tea from this awesome company.
Juniper Ridge Wildharvested Tea, Douglas Fir Spring Tip
Juniper Ridge Wildharvested Tea, White Sage & Wild Mint
Work
Stand-up desks are all the rage and rightly so.
VARIDESK – Height-Adjustable Standing Desk – Pro Plus 36 – Black
DIY / Fun, Healthy Projects
Learn how to brew your own healthy hard cider.
Brooklyn Brew Shop Hard Cider Kit
Plants in the house make everyone happier.
7 POCKET HANGING VERTICAL GARDEN Eco-Friendly, from 100% Recycled Material
Fermenting kit:
Go Ferment! Wide Mouth Mason Jar Mold Free Anaerobic Fermenting Kit w/ Recipe E-book (2 Pack, Grey)
Make your own kombucha and save money:
Kombucha Brewing Kit with Organic Kombucha Scoby. Includes Glass Brew Jar, Organic Kombucha Loose Leaf Tea, Temperature Gauge, Organic Sugar and More!
Perfect for the mushroom lover:
Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Farm
Home
A cozy, soft bamboo blanket:
SUPER COZY 100% Bamboo Fiber Throw Blanket / Children Blanket. Ultra softness and smothness like silk. Drop well with heavy weight. Much better than cotton. PERFECT GIFT. (Throw 44x 60″, WHEAT)
If you love the smell of Christmas trees, spritz this natural, room spray (not artificial smelling at all):
Juniper Ridge, Room Spray Christmas Fir
Beautiful looking and health-promoting:
Hemingweigh Himalayan Glow Hand Carved Natural Crystal Himalayan Salt Lamp With Genuine Wood Base, Bulb And On and Off Switch 6 to 8 Inch, 6 to 7 lbs. 2 PACK
Do away with paraffin-based candles:
Long-lasting Hand-cast 100% Pure Beeswax Candle, 2 oz. Aromatherapy Tin – Enlightenmint (Bergamot-Mint)
Bluecorn Naturals 100% Pure Beeswax Aromatherapy Gift Set
Gifts for Gals
Not just for gals, but perfect for anyone looking to naturally hydrate and tone the skin with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.
Nature’s Way Hydraplenish-C Serum, 1 Ounce
88% Hyaluronic Acid in a topical paraben-free serum (one of the highest concentrations on the market):
Nature’s Way Hydraplenish 88% Serum, 1 Ounce
So soft, organic socks:
PACT Women’s Spring Colors Organic Crew Sock Bundle 3-Pack, Assorted, One Size
PACT Women’s Vine Crew Sock Gift Box, Multi, One Size(Pack of 3)
Gifts for Dudes
Cool patterned, organic socks:
PACT Men’s Patchwork Crew Sock, Navy, One Size
PACT Men’s Work Sock, Navy, One size
For the dude who doesn’t like artificial-smelling colognes (ME!)…many scent options that’ll make you feel like you’ve been hiking through the forest.
Juniper Ridge Trail Resin Cologne – Big Sur
Mojave Trail Resin Cologne 0.5 oz by Juniper Ridge
Juniper Ridge Trail Resin Cologne – Mojave
Backpacker’s Cologne Sample Kit 3 pcs by Juniper Ridge
Siskiyou Backpacker’s Cologne 1 oz by Juniper Ridge
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Mike is a holistic nutritionist that helps people feel more optimistic about their health and wellness through changes in diet and lifestyle shifts.
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