Your Fit Gift Guide

Looking for some healthy gift ideas for your friends and family?  Instead of just giving something impersonal like a gift card to some large chain store or a check or wad of cash, give something that you not only put some thought into, but also benefits the health of the person receiving your gift. 

Here are my top 10 ten healthy gift ideas—there’s something for everyone!

#1.  For the on-the-Go Water Drinker

Help your loved one stay hydrated and save some money on bottled water with a stainless steel, Klean Kanteen water bottle.  I have three different sizes, and I LOVE them all! I literally take one with my everywhere I go; whether it be to go for a hike, to go out shopping or to workout at the gym, I always have my water-filled Klean Kanteen with me! 

#2.  For the Tea Lover

Creating an organic tea basket is a simple and affordable gift, and you can make it personable by adding a few of your own touches.  You can be creative by selecting a variety of different types of tea then adding a small container of raw honey, some cinnamon sticks and a fun mug.  You could even add some yummy organic cookies to munch on with the tea.  If you have the time, knock yourself out and make some cookies from scratch!

#3.  For the Self-Educating Health and Fitness Fanatic

The best gift you can give someone is the gift of knowledge.  For the person who likes to learn about health and fitness, a great get fit guide is one of my favorite books How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy, by Paul Chek.  This is a book for anyone who wants to look and feel their best from the inside out!  To order this educational and empowering book, go to our store: Friend Your Body Shop.  We offer FREE shipping!

#4.  For the Health-Conscious Cook

If you have a loved one who enjoys cooking, giving him or her some safe, quality cookware is the perfect gift!  But you don’t need to break the bank and buy a whole new set of pots and pans; a cast iron skillet or a set of glass Pyrex dishes are affordable and generous gifts.  Last year my boyfriend and I bought my dad a Lodge cast iron griddle because he loves to cook on the grill and make pancakes, and we bought my boyfriend’s mom some cast iron muffin pans and Pyrex dishes because she enjoys baking.  They both loved receiving their gifts and we felt good about giving them!

#5.  For the Fruity

Instead of buying a pre-packaged fruit basket that is filled with toxic produce, create your own with organic fruit.  Of course, because fresh, organic fruit only lasts a few days, you would need to buy the ingredients right before you presented your gift.  To spice up your basket, you could add some organic cheese and raw nuts.  If fresh organic produce is tough for you to get, you could use dried fruit and create your own health holiday trail mix.  

#6.  For the on-the-Go Eater

As someone who is very busy, I appreciate healthy cooking tools that make meal planning easy and quick.  A staple in my healthy kitchen is the Vitamix blender; this amazing machine can be used to make an endless number of simple, healthy, recipes like homemade nut butter, dips and spreads, dressings and marinades, and even fresh flour.  I personally use my Vitamix most often to make breakfast smoothies; when I’m on the go, a creamy, fresh and nutritious smoothie is the prefect meal to kick-start my busy day.  Your on-the-go loved one is sure to love this gift!  Click here to place your order and get FREE shipping.

#7.  For the Therapeutic Relief Seeker

For the person who’s seeking improved physical, mental and emotional well-being beyond diet and exercise, aromatherapy is a beneficial way to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of essential oils.  For example, lavender oil is a wonderful essential oil that promotes rest and relaxation; it’s the perfect oil to inhale or add to a warm bath before bed.  I use and highly recommend essential oils by Young Living.  Click here to learn more about their products:  http://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/.  To make a purchase, you’ll need to sign up as a customer under our member number: 1228939

#8.  For the Health Foodie 

Now I know I said at the beginning of this post that gift cards are a bit impersonal, but I’m making an exception here—giving someone a gift card to a health food store to buy healthy food is “the gift that keeps on giving”—good food equals good health!  Not to mention, it’s a great way to support the local economy.  I personally couldn’t think of a better gift, especially since I already have the other items on this list—hint hint to my loved ones reading this post :-)

#9:  For the Winers

Have friends and family who like their wine?  Buy them a healthier version and get an organic wine.  Or better yet, buy an organic wine that is local!  The reality is alcohol isn’t good for you, but at least with an organic brand you can eliminate the pesticides used to grow the fruits. 

#10. For the Fitness Fan

You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on fancy gym equipment to give someone the gift of fit.  For less than $100 you give your loved ones everything they need to build a home gym.  Your Get Fit Gift can include a stability ball, resistance bands, and free weights.  To order your professional grade exercise ball and resistance bands at an affordable price click here: Friend Your Body Shop.  We offer FREE shipping!

Bonus #11. For the Chocoholic

Who doesn’t love chocolate?  You can curb someone’s chocolate craving and make it personable and healthy by making homemade chocolate candy.  Here’s a really simple and delicious recipe that requires only three ingredients and about ten minutes of your time.  These chocolates are a huge hit with my family!

Ingredients:

1 12-oz package of organic semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels

1 cup of chopped nuts of your choice (I like almonds and walnuts)

1-2 tbsp coconut oil (coconut oil makes the chocolate smooth and easy to spread)

Directions:

1. Melt the morsels and coconut oil in a saucepan.  Mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the nuts to the creamy chocolate mixture.  Mix until nuts are well coated.
3. Place parchment paper on a cutting board.
4. Pour chocolate over the parchment paper, spreading until desired thickness.
5. Refrigerate until solid.
6. Cut chocolate into small pieces and place in a glass Pyrex dish, creating as many layers as necessary.
7. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Tell me what your healthy holiday gift ideas are by leaving me a comment to this post.  I’d love to hear from you!

To giving the gift of fit,

Melissa Koerner