If you are anything like me, you are still scrambling to
find last-minute gifts for the loved ones in your life. Why
not go a little above and beyond and give them the gift of
good health? I know it sounds a little corny, but compared
to another sweater that they won't wear or a CD they will
just end up exchanging, this is something that will
actually make a difference in their lives. I know you don't
have much time left for shopping so I have searched locally
and on the web for the best healthy gifts that you can
still get before December 24th (hurry most online orders
are due today)!
Great Harvest Bread. One of my favorite and most
inexpensive gifts to give (and receive) is a healthy and
wholesome loaf from Great Harvest Bread. There are many
great local bread companies but I love Great Harvest
because they use freshly-milled whole grain wheat flour and
they have some of the healthiest breads in town. I suggest
you go with their gift pack which gives your recipient
little cards that they redeem for 1 honey loaf, 1 loaf of
their choice and a jumbo cookie, all for only $12.
Subscription to a Healthy Magazine. Some of my favorites
are Cooking Light, Prevention, Shape, Fitness, Health and
Men's Health. Most will be around $12-18 for a year's
subscription and it really is a gift that gives all year
long.
Gaiam Walk Fit Kit Pedometer. This little gem keeps track
of daily steps and calories, plus it includes a stop watch
and distance counter. Anyone trying to improve their health
and stay more active will love this easy to use pedometer
available at www.target.com for only $24.99.
CalorieSmart. I always say that weight loss is all about
calories in and calories out. This portable, pocket sized,
handheld device will take all the work out of monitoring
your calories taken in from food and spent during exercise.
It contains nutritional info for over 35,000 foods and even
includes menu items from over 250 restaurants. Plus it
allows you to enter your daily workouts so you know exactly
where you stand at the end of the day. This is a wonderful
tool that will certainly help take the headaches out of
weight loss and food monitoring. $80 at www.amazon.com.
Local Lessons/Classes. I met a man the other day whose wife
bought him a "Tennis in No Time" beginner's tennis class
from a local tennis club four years ago. He's played tennis
regularly ever since. Why not give your active loved one
tennis lessons, golf lessons, a Yoga or Pilates class,
dance lessons or a healthy cooking class? Sometimes
something unexpected can end up being the best and most
memorable gift. For ideas and types of classes available
call local a Yoga studio, any of the local gyms, tennis or
golf clubs or try looking up cooking lessons in the yellow
pages.
Reebok Adjustable Weights. These are great for the home
exerciser. They are space-saving, adjustable hand weights
with 5 settings from 2.5 to 12.5 pounds each dumbbell. No
more buying 3 or 4 sets of different hand weights - all you
need is this one set and you are ready for any workout.
$61.99 at Target or look for them online.
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From a sickly little girl to a healthy chef to the stars,
Darlene Nicholson transformed herself into The "Kick in the
Butt" Healthy Lifestyle Expert and creator of the popular
DVD "The Healthy Grocery Store Tour". Visit her website
http://www.lifechanginghealthysolutions.com and get your
complimentary copy of "Surviving the Holidays" Your "No
Fail" Plan of Attack for Staying Healthy & Fit"
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