In a world where high-tech gizmos rule the gift-giving market, it is hard to find something healthy and possibly herbal to give your loved ones. In fact, there are so many gardens around, that flowers and herbs can be made into beautiful presents, edible and inedible alike.
We will list only the 6 most awesome healthy gifts for your loved ones this holiday season and throughout 2020 as well. Our selection includes products that are made responsibly from recycled materials, green produce like herbs or essential oils and presents that are either healthy food or can be used to prepare such food.
Reusables and sustainables
A reusable water bottle
You might not think much about the water bottle but you nevertheless use then on an almost daily basis. However, the plastic they are made from becomes an environmental issue, polluting the world’s oceans and harming marine life. That’s why a reusable bottle is an ideal gift for someone who loves running of fitness.
There are high-end reusable bottles made from recycled materials that act like a thermos, keeping its contents cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours, depending on if the weather outside. Furthermore, they have a sip spout that allows them to drink without spilling nor unscrewing the top.
A set of bamboo spoons
Perhaps you are used to seeing bamboo only in wildlife TV shows but if you take one look around you’ll see that this tree is used pretty much in every industry. For instance, the cheapest timber for hardwood floors is bamboo, as it is cheaply grown on plantations in China and then exported around the globe.
When it comes to cutlery, there are widely available sets of bamboo spoons. They come in all sizes, from the teaspoon to tablespoon. You can buy your loved one a set of these spoons made from bamboo because wood is often healthier than metal. You probably already know that it is healthier to scoop honey from the jar using a wooden, rather than a metal spoon.
Going green
A book on herbs
If you’re a green thumb, then you are probably willing to learn about herbs and new plant species. Although you know a lot about local herbs, you are probably unaware of the thousands of spices, vegetables, and herbs that grow around the world. It is estimated that there are about 391,000 plant species thriving on our planet.
Some of them grow in climates similar to the one you live in but it would have never come to your mind to plant them on your own. A book on herbs from across the globe will teach you which herbs are the ideal additions to your garden.
An essential oil diffuser bracelet
One of the main reasons why you like flowers are the fragrances they produce. Well, if you want another person who is not as green as you are to sense these odors, then get them an essential oil diffuser bracelet which is the perfect gift for people with anxiety. Namely, the various odors the bracelet gives out will calm down the nerves of the most anxious person you know. The bracelet might not be a wreath of flowers but the essential oils contained inside are a worthy substitute.
The health you eat
A high-speed blender
For a person trying to eat healthily, a high-speed blender is a must-have kitchen appliance. There are numerous brands and models to choose from but in general, the speed at which the blades rotate, the metal they are made from, and their sharpness are the most important factors.
Such a high-speed blender pulverizes fruits and vegetables in a matter of seconds, creating the perfect snack or even a full meal. Try to find a blender with a sleek, streamlined design that would look well in every kitchen. The next time your loved one wants to make a smoothie, they are bound to remember you before switching the blender on.
A basket full of fruit bars
Apart from blending fresh fruit and veggies, another way to eat healthily is to consume fruit power bars. There are all kinds of them, from those small ones that are basically compressed dried fruit to large power bars loaded with protein and mostly consumed by bodybuilders.
When it comes to your gift, you can find various types of fruit and nuts bars and fill a basket full of them. The gift is ideal if you don’t know what to get for a person leading a healthy lifestyle but you don’t want to buy them something as plain as a mug.
Whether you decide to add bamboo spoons to your loved- one’s cutlery set or stop wasting plastic water bottles by getting them a reusable bottle, you are effectively including them in the global fight to preserve the environment.
Whether you go green with your gift by getting a book on herbs or an essential oil diffuser bracelet, you are helping the person you care for start living with nature on a daily basis.
Finally, whether you buy a blender or a basket of ready-to-eat fruit bars to your loved one, you are supporting them in their struggle to adopt a healthy diet.