Small, But Mighty Stocking Stuffer Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Nutritious Life is making your holiday shopping effortless this year. We have handpicked (and tested so you can shop stress free) the healthiest, most practical, and inspiring items for every area of your life. We have something for everyone on your list. We’ll help you (and your loved ones) get better sleep, relax, cook up healthy and delicious meals, sparkle with self-care, move more, and simply be more joyful! Small, but mighty…these healthy stocking stuffers will bring your loved ones calm, great skin, safety, and most of all smiles. Gosili Silicone Travel Mug Sustainable coffee drinking! A chic, reusable cup that will encourage your loved one to ditch the paper cups. They are durable and meant to last a lifetime…which is kind of the point! Gosili travel mug, $15 Pretty Connected Mask Chain Sarah Jessica Parker won’t leave home without it. You’ve seen it worn on Emily in Paris, and all of your favorite influencers can’t stop talking about it. We’re talking about the Pretty Connected mask chain. It’s the ultimate accessory for 2020. Everyone will love to receive a little sparkle and shine to go with their masks. They can wear it as a necklace, bracelet, mask chain, and more! Committed to giving back, Pretty Connected is donating 10% of all sales to No Kid Hungry and The Armenia Fund. Pretty Connected x Sequin Good Vibes Mask and Chain set (with four different charm options). Prices range from $58-$78. Terra & Co Charcoal Toothpaste Set We’ve definitely jumped on board the charcoal toothpaste train. Terra & Co is a clean and sustainable oral care brand with a new holiday set which is a great stocking stuffer. We love the eco-friendly option for a bright smile, plus the company’s mission is to support women in business. Terra & Co Organic & Eco Oral Care Bundle, $30 Sour Lemon Beverage Company Apple Cider Vinegar When you think of apple cider vinegar, you may turn your nose up. It does have a bit of a shocking taste. The taste fairies at Sour Lemon Beverage Company have a fix. Their apple cider vinegar based concentrate has all the health benefits and actually tastes good. Their variety pack is great for your health conscious friends. Try the Pink Lemonade and Limeade first (so good!). Sour Lemon variety pack, $28 LANO 101 Ointment Bauble Fun fact: One of LANO’s 101 ointment is sold every minute, globally. It’s the perfect, must-have item to add to your holiday shopping list. This balm has 101 uses like soothing dry cuticles, cracked heels, and dry nasal passages, keeps eyebrows in place, soothes windburn, cold-chapped cheeks, dry brittle nails, paper cuts, insect bites, a supercharging moisturizer, and more. LANO 1010 Ointment Bauble, $17, Venus ET Fleur Ornaments These ornaments are the perfect stocking stuffer for your loved ones. Available in two options, a Votive Candle (Rose Blanche or Nue Tuberose scents) or the celeb favorite, Le Mini Round Rose (all colors available)—your tree will smell (and look) amazing. Venus ET Fleur ornament, from $45 – $59 Home-Grown Cactus & Succulent Kit Give a little something fun to do on a wintery day. They can cultivate their own little garden inside with this succulent kit. It comes with everything—seeds, planters, and it is really easy to do (no stressful, complicated directions!). Cactus Garden Kit, $35 Sustainable Cutlery Set NAMAR is a sustainable, reusable cutlery set made to help us get one step closer to minimizing the spread of germs and reducing waste to preserve our planet. Made out of 100% wheat straw, you can toss this set into your bag, and use it whenever you are in need. Plus, a portion of the proceeds are donated to Save the Earth Foundation NAMAR Cutlery Set (in 4 colors), $12 Touchland Power Mist Touchland Power Mist‘s pulverizer spray system ensures that the fast-evaporating sanitizer formula is evenly distributed across your hands to kill 99.99% of harmful, illness causing germs, while the naturally hydrating ingredients keep your skin feeling soft and moisturized all day long–with absolutely no stickiness! Create your own bundles this holiday by selecting the scents you, your family, and friends will enjoy in sets of 3, 5, 8 or 20! The more you add, the more you save! (Starting at $12 each on Touchland.com) Bullstrap 1st Impression Candle Does someone on your list have a new home? This candle is perfect in name. Bullstrap’s 1st Impression Candle smells amazing (amber and teakwood). It isn’t overpowering, and really warms a room. The candles are made with 100% soy wax + zero harmful fragrances. Bullstrap 1st Impression Candle, $24.95 Berlin Skin Black Spruce Body Oil A unisex body oil that smells just like Christmas is a luxury great for any stocking. Use this organic, plant-based hydrating oil right after showering or shaving. 4 to 5 drops goes a long way—and it’s really lightweight. A pro tip: Before applying, try inhaling the scent from the cup of your hands for extra soothing and relaxing aromatherapeutic benefits. Bonus: If you have brittle, damaged hair, try applying a tiny amount to the ends of your damp hair. Berlin Skin Black Spruce Body Oil, $72 Gindo’s Hot Sauce For your spicy friend, hot sauce is a perfect gift. Gindo’s is a husband and wife team who set out to make a “spice of life” (cute!). They wanted to inspire creativity in the kitchen, and that sounds great to us! Try their Honey Habanero or get the Ghost of Christmas Trio for a sampling of all. Gindo’s Ghost of Christmas Hot Sauce Box, $40 FreeBand Sanitizer Wristband This is the ultimate stocking stuffer for all your loved ones. Are you always hunting down your mini bottle of sanitizer in your purse or scouring the store for a wipe or bottle when shopping? This genius invention allows you to wear yoru sanitizer as a bracelet! Easily refillable with your choice of sanitizer, and comes in a variety of colors—and for kids too! Freeband, $20 (photo credit: Shutterstock and
The Wellness Gifts 10 Pros Want for Christmas
By Karla Walsh What do dietitians, doctors, trainers, and dermatologists want for Christmas? These wellness-related gifts that make healthy-living easier, tastier, and more fun. Read on for some wishlist inspo, then ask for these presents that keep giving all year long. An Instant Pot “The principles of both my personal and professional life are built on making food, nutrition, and overall health as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible, so I owe it to myself and my audience to test this baby out,” says Laura Burak, MS, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian and owner of Laura Burak Nutrition in Roslyn, New York. “As a busy mom, if I can find a few healthy one-pot meals to make with this tool that require minimal time and effort, then it’s one more gadget in my nutrition toolbox.” (Psst, we suggest these 13 surprising and healthy Instant Pot meals?) $79, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Blue Light Glasses Anthony Youn, MD, a plastic surgeon and the author of Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon, is all about keeping his vision as close to 20/20 as possible. “I would love to get a pair of blue-light-blocking glasses. We are exposed to so much blue light from our phones and tablets, and studies show that it can affect our circadian rhythms, which can impair our sleep,” he says. Turns out, excessive blue light exposure (six and a half hours or more each day) decreases the production of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin for about twice as long as the same amount of green light exposure, according to research performed at Harvard University. Luckily, blue-light-blocking glasses can nearly eliminate the impact. He’s looking forward to using these Andwood Blue Light Blocking Glasses in the operating room to counter the overhead fluorescent lights. $14, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Black Leggings For everything from sweat sessions to errand runs to brunch, athleisure is always appreciated, according to Jackie Vick, a Gold’s Gym certified personal trainer in Riverdale Park, Maryland. “I’m constantly purchasing new black leggings,” she says. “You can only wear them so many times before they start pilling and losing that sense of freshness.” You can also extend the length of time between laundry days if you have a handful of pairs to rotate through. $47, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) An Air Fryer “Admittedly, I already have this, but I would recommend it to pretty much anyone,” says Jenna A. Werner, RD, creator of Happy Slim Healthy, noting that her air fryer was worth every penny. “It’s perfect if you love to try new things or if you’re short on time.” $70, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Cookbooks Bergen Wheeler, director of fitness innovation and talent and teacher at Exhale in New York City, is aiming to mix up her meals in the new year. “I’ve recently gone all plant-based, so I’m in search of cookbooks that help me stock my kitchen full of nutritious ingredients—and stock my brain full of recipes that I need for this new path of eating,” she says. (By the way, have you seen The Nutritious Guide to Cleansing?!) $18, amazon.com (Photo: Shutterstock) An Antioxidant Serum What does Nicole Magryta, RDN, an integrative nutritionist and the author of Nourish Your Tribe have her eyes on this year? A refill of her favorite magic potion. “I’m a huge fan of face serums, and my favorite is Skinceuticals C E Ferulic,” she says. “I’ve used this antioxidant serum for years to protect against environmental damage, and it’s helped keep my skin firm and my complexion smooth. It’s the one product in my beauty regimen that has stayed constant for 16 years.” While it might be a bit pricey, this serum is a dermatologist fave. Plus, the bottle lasts a good three months or so. $100, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) A Photofacial “Mid-winter is the perfect time to receive a photofacial to erase age spots and summer sun damage,” explains Tsippora Shainhouse, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at SkinSafe Dermatology and Skin Care in Beverly Hills, California. “Intense pulsed light targets brown spots and helps them fade or completely resolve, evening out skin tone. Plus, there’s minimal downtime and results are noticeable in as early as five days.” Prices usually fall between $350 and $750. Contact your local spa for prices, gift cards, and availability. (Photo: Shutterstock) An Air Purifier Moving on from clear skin, Mary Stewart, RD, LD, owner of Cultivate Nutrition in Dallas, Texas is wishing for clearer air this year. “Research tells us that indoor air quality is up to five times—and in some cases, up to 100 times—more polluted than outdoor air,” she says. “Being exposed to indoor air pollutants like mold, bacteria, viruses, endotoxins, and VOCs certainly plays a role in our health.” RELATED: How Breathing Incorrectly Affects Your Body in Major Ways She’s particularly fond of the Molekule Air Mini. “It’s the first air purifier to safely destroy pollutants and not emit ozone or harmful byproducts” she says. $319, molekule.com (Photo: Molekule) A Multipurpose Indoor Grill Any day can be a great day for grilling when Rania Batayneh, MPH, owner of Essential Nutrition for You and author of The One One One Diet: The Simple 1:1:1 Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss gets her wish. She’s asking for the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill with Air Fryer. “As a busy mom, preparing healthy meals is really important to me,” she says. “I can make healthier fries for my son and grill or bake delicious dinners all in the same small appliance. Grilled salmon and steak in the winter months? What a treat.” From roasting and grilling to dehydrating and air frying, Batayneh appreciates the versatility of this tool. “It’s super-convenient and a timesaver,” she says. $200, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) A Clarisonic Jeffrey Fromowitz, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology of Boca in Boca Raton, Florida is pining for a new Clarisonic facial-cleansing device. It’s not just for scrubbing off make-up—although it’s a star at that, too. “The Clarasonic is great for cleansing and preparing the skin for the application of anti-aging products and sunscreen,” he says. “It’s a gentle and effective way to maintain clean, acne-free skin.” Add the gift set to your wishlist and you’ll score the brush, plus a daily radiance brush head, an awakening eye-massager, a foundation brush, and a wrinkle-fighting firming massage head. $269, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon)
