Favorite Healthy Holiday Gifts - Your Choice Nutrition

If you are like me when it comes to choosing gifts for others, you never know what to get! To not only help me, but to help all of you, I have put together a list of my favorite healthy holiday gifts – for that foodie friend of yours to your fitness loving sister, this list has some great gifts that, I’m sure, are guaranteed to put a smile on their face. 🙂

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For the Foodie

Cooking tools and gadgets for anyone from the seasoned chef to the kitchen novice

Silicone Pastry Mat – $8 Your dough won’t stick to the silicone surface and it’s flexibility makes it great to work with. It’s ideal for rolling pastry and cookies. It not only makes things easier on you but it means you can use less flour, resulting in a more delicate and tender product everyone will enjoy.

Kitchen Scale – $12 A digital kitchen scale allows for accurate measurements to help ensure a quality and consistent product. This scale is easy-to-use and weighs up to 11 lbs. in precise graduations of 0.05 oz. (1 gram); It has an Automatic Unit Button that instantly converts from ounces to grams (oz. to g), pounds to kilograms (lbs. to kg) and displays results on the LCD screen! No need for a plug – this runs on 2 AAA batteries, which are included.

Pasta Maker – $40 It’s like cooking in Italy! From fettuccini to spaghetti, this pasta maker allows you to create authentic pasta right in your own home! It attaches to your counter top and features adjustable rollers for multiple thickness settings. Easy-to-follow instructions and recipe booklet included.

Nutribullet – $60 Great for smoothies, juices, soups, and dressings, this blender is powerful and quick. Your foodie friend will love trying out the recipes that are included, or creating masterpieces of their own!

For the Fitness Lover Giving the gift of fitness is always fun. Here area few items sure to excite your friends.
Yoga Socks – $8.50 These socks are made with a five toe design specifically for providing greater strength and flexibility. The soles will give a superb grip and traction on almost any surface. This will result in better balance, stability and control during workout sessions.
Muscle Roller – $30 Perfect for personal use, this massage roller works great for both upper and lower body work. Helps relieve muscle knots, aches, cramping, spasms and stiffness.
Fitbit Flex – $100 This nifty wrist band shows your daily goal progress with LED lights, monitors sleep and wakes you with a silent alarm. Designed to keep you aware and active, this is a great gift for your fitness loving friend.
Wireless Head Phones – $99 Enjoy your workout with wireless music and calls. These earphones hug the top, back & lower surface areas of the ear, all critical to ensure a snug fit that won’t come out during your workout.

For the Busy and On-the-Go

Here are some great finds for people who are always on the go.

Lunchskins Reusable Bags – $8 – $12 Each bag is hand sewn, dishwasher safe & BPA free.

Blender Bottle – $10 – $30 Perfect for a busy person on the go. Say ‘goodbye’ to lumpy protein shakes and ‘hello’ to smooth, great-tasting drinks.

Gym Tote Bag – $15 A bag to carry the necessities to the gym. Stylish and functional while not taking up a ton of space.

Planet Box Lunch Box– $35 – $75 A lunchbox that guides you in packing a well-balanced meal quickly and easily. Part bento box, part TV dinner tray, the segmented containers are the best way to pack delicious, no waste meals for school, work, or on the go.

Stocking Stuffers

Great items to tuck into those stockings!

Strobelight by Nathan – $10 Keep your athlete safe with this light. Water-resistant and features a built in clip that attaches to belts, apparel, or gear.

FitDeck – $15 Inspires the fitness fanatic by making exercise more simple, convenient and fun. By shuffling the cards, you constantly create new and exciting workouts no matter what type of fitness activities you love.

Sweaty Bands – $15 – $20 Chic and stylish headbands that can hold up to grueling workouts and a busy lifestyle.

Seasonal Clif Bars – $15 per box of 12 bars. Spiced Pumpkin Pie, Iced Gingerbread and Hot Chocolate are around for a limited time. These flavors make a perfect stocking stuffer.

Dietitian Approved Cookbooks

Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD

No Whine with Dinner by Liz Weiss, MS, RD and Janice Newell Bissex MS, RD

More Healthy Homestyle Cooking by Evelyn Tribole MS, RD

American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy Across America edited by Kristine Napier MPH, RD

Clean Eating for Busy Families by Michelle Dudash, RD

Lickety-Split Meals for Health Conscious People on the Go! by Zonya Foco, RD

Would you add anything to my list? Let me know in the comments!

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I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of four with a passion of helping families build confidence in the kitchen. I share family friendly recipes and helpful tips to help you navigate mealtime one bite at a time.

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For the Foodie

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