10 Healthy Gifts For Dad This Father’s Day

Dads sometimes need a little coaxing in the wellness department. (Hey, they don’t get those dad bods for nothin!) In general, moms seem to embrace a whole-person approach to health and wellness more readily. But let’s not give dads the short shrift. They have endless potential – and we’re here to embrace that and help guide them toward a healthier lifestyle in every way we can. That’s why we scoured the interwebs to find the best lifestyle and fitness products to give a dad you love this Father’s Day – even if he thinks he doesn’t need it. 10 Best Healthy Gifts for Dad 1. Go 3 Smartphone Sanitizer & Portable Charger (Image: Amazon) It’s no wonder that all the anti-virus protocols call for washing your hands day and night. That’s because all the germs on our hands (and our phones!) can enter our bodies through our nose, mouth and eyes. This gift will help Dad to keep his phone germ-free and keep those colds and viruses at bay. Phone Soap’s smartphone sanitizer is battery-powered and portable for a squeaky clean phone 24/7. $56 at Amazon 2. Prana Verde Yoga Mat Large (Image: Prana) This eco-friendly, grippy yoga mat will help dad work on his “Cool Quotient” or CQ. We love the extra large one for dad, but it comes in a smaller size as well. $110 at Prana 3. Nordic Ware Nonstick Backsplash Griddle (Image: Nordicware) The next time dad decides to make breakfast for the fam, help make it healthier with this backsplash griddle. The cast aluminum, PFOA-free nonstick surface makes for cleaner cooking and less carcinogens from burnt, stuck-to-the-griddle food. A sloped angle lets grease and liquids run off (and pool in a well away from food). It can even be placed on the grill for the next round of smash burgers (a conscious indulgence we recommend from time to time)! $62 NordicWare 4. Veritable Classic Smart Indoor Garden Grower (Image: Veritable-Garden) Dad doesn’t even have to have a green thumb to grow veggies indoors because the Veritable Garden takes care of everything! Available in 7 sizes and configurations, the patented system uses ready-to-use seed pods to grow up to 68 different veggies and herbs with no pesticides or GMOs. Make dad the gardener he never knew he wanted to be. $160-$330 at Veritable Garden 5. Jungle Culture Eco-Friendly Bamboo Safety Razor (Image: Jungle Culture) Jungle Culture, founded in Vietnam in 2018, aims to reduce the use of everyday single-use plastic items. They are also committed to creating a sustainable and ethical supply chain, working with small craft manufacturers around Asia. Each double-edged bamboo safety razor comes with a jute carrying bag and is precision engineered and weighted for a seamless zero-waste shaving experience, according to the company. They even offer a user guide for safety razor beginners! Give dad the clean, close shave he deserves while also honoring Mother Earth. $25 at Jungle Culture 6. Jungle Culture Shaving Soap Bars (Image: Jungle Culture) Complete dad’s shave gift set with Jungle Culture’s eco-friendly shaving soap as an alternative to shave gels and foams. Zero waste and handmade in Vietnam, the soap’s ingredients are cruelty-free, palm oil-free, chemical-free and vegan. The soap is also made with less water content so that they last for up to 2 years. Now, that’s impressive! Inspire dad with this earth-friendly choice that will last and last. $12 at Jungle Culture 7. ClassPass Gift Card (Image: ClassPass) ClassPass is a monthly membership to one million boutique fitness gyms, studios, salons and spas around the world. Get your dad a gift card for any amount and Class Pass will send it to him by email. And, no, he doesn’t need to be a member to redeem it. $ any amount at ClassPass 8. Go Play Golf Gift Card (Image: Go Play Golf) Does dad love to play golf but never seems to book a tee time? Take part of the legwork out of the equation by gifting him the Go Play Golf gift card that can be redeemed at over 5,000 golf courses nationwide. Better yet, gift him the card and the tee time for the perfect golf lover’s Father’s Day treat. $25-$500 at Go Play Golf 9. Partake Non-Alcoholic Beer (Image: Drink Partake) Has dad joined the sober-curious movement? Whether he drinks booze or not, Partake’s low-calorie, all natural and plant-powered beers are award-winning, non-alcoholic craft brews that prove you don’t need ABV for great-tasting flavor. From limited-edition cherry gose to lime, hazy IPAs to radlers, there’s something for every dad to love. And he’ll adore Saturday mornings even more without that hangover. $29.99 for a 12-pack at Partake $55 for a 24-pack 10. Ranger Portable Fire Pit and Stand (Image: Solo Stove) What Dad doesn’t want to gather around a fire and roast some marshmallows or play his guitar with his family joining in on the fun? Enter this portable fire pit. $199.00 at Solo Stove (Image: Shutterstock)

The 2017 Nutritious Life Gift Guide: Sweat Often

From the latest gadgets to workout wear, the active people in your life will break out into celebratory burpees when they unwrap one these.

The Best Healthy Gifts to Give this Year

Shouldn’t every gift you give help your loved ones live their most Nutritious Lives? We think so! That’s why our official 2016 Nutritious Life Gift Guide is filled with unique, healthy gifts for everyone on your list. Help your foodie sister-in-law stock her kitchen with tools for eating well in 2017 (organic artisan spices?), for example, or your fitness-obsessed BFF recover faster (the best foam roller!). Here are the healthy gifts everyone will be excited to unwrap—whether they’re already committed to a wellness-focused lifestyle or you’re giving them a friendly holiday nudge in the right direction. Healthy Gifts: Eat Empowered The Well Necessities Subscription, $40–50 A seasonal delivery of functional foods and lifestyle essentials that protect and promote your health, curated by dietitian Lisa Hayim, MS, RD, a graduate of The Nutrition School. (You can gift one delivery or set someone up for the whole year.) Organic Artisan Baking Spices in Magnetic Jars, $140 Art Basel meets Food Network: These good-for-you spices look like a piece of art and are super functional at the same time, since they stick right onto the fridge for easy access. Brass Spoon Rest, $32–110 The home cook and hostess will love this chic piece for resting spoons while whipping up a feast or putting them out for serving at a dinner party. Life’s Abundance Plant Protein Chocolate Powder, $55 Something for a smoothie-lover’s stocking? This plant-based protein powder is made with the highest quality, clean ingredients (I should know—I helped formulate it!). The Hemsley + Hemsley Spiralizer, $17 For the pasta lover who’s trying every strategy to cut back on carbs, this veggie noodle tool—made by cool food bloggers Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley will transform meal time. Healthy Gifts: Drink Up S’well Water Bottle, $25–45 S’well’s bottles keep water cold for 24 hours and, in cool patterns like Dark Forest, are super chic. They come in multiple sizes (the small nine-ounce is great for kids to throw in their backpacks), and gifting one also means giving back, since the company helps provide clean drinking water to kids around the world. House of Matcha Gift Set, $89 Matcha’s position as the trendiest tea isn’t budging in 2017, and that makes us happy, given its health benefits and taste. This gorgeous gift set comes with the highest quality matcha. Healthy Gifts: Sleep Deep Thrive Pillow, $88 A fun, cheeky reminder for the most overworked in your life that getting enough sleep is essential when it comes to getting ahead. Healthy Gifts: Sweat Often Withings Activite Steel, $150 Finally, a smartwatch the stylish dude in your life will actually wear, with a sleek design and effective fitness tracking. Monrow Oversized Camo Basic Legging, $135 A fun print on a blend of cotton/spandex fabric makes these the perfect option for the woman who likes to wear her leggings from barre class to brunch. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33 Shield, $125 A great pair of sneakers is really all anyone needs to get in a workout wherever they are, and this sleek new design from Nike comes with a bonus: a weather-protective coating that will keep the runner on your gift list comfortable (AKA dry feet) on slushy, winter runs. Sweaty Betty Escape Sweater, $160 The perfect cute-and-cozy piece to layer over leggings on the way to yoga or on a long, cold-weather run. Healthy Gifts: Nurture Yourself Lauren Roxburgh Aligned Life Foam Roller, $15–45 A good foam roller can literally change an active person’s life. I use mine daily, and my kids love it, too—so you can consider it a family gift, really. Jiva Apoha Personalized Body Oil, $200 For the person in your life who needs a little pampering: order this for a friend and Jiva Apoha will have them answer questions before creating their perfect treatment oil with ultra-pure, high quality essential oils chosen to facilitate healing and promote well-being. Healthy Gifts: Love More Buddha Charm Disc, $210–990 Engraved with a Buddha motif symbolizing “Enlightenment,” this handmade charm acts as an all-day, close-to-the-heart reminder to focus on and project love and kindness. Healthy Gifts: Live Consciously Awair Air Quality Monitor, $200 This smart device tracks toxins and chemicals in the air and gives personalized recommendations for your giftee to create a healthier space at home. Glass Straws, $32-38 For the family member who’s constantly sipping smoothies or has kids that love to use straws, these reduce the use of plastic and minimize waste—and they look pretty, too. Univers Series Office Set, $760 OTHR’s high-design products are 3D-printed to order, eliminating all production waste. And this desk organizer will add a little Zen to any workspace to promote focus. Healthy Gifts: Stress Less Meditation Mala Necklace, $240 Handmade in London using natural, recycled materials, this spiritual jewelry pick is made with one-of-a-kind gemstones that are said to still the mind and promote peace and tranquility.