Get Moving Fitness & Wellness 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’ll help you (and your loved ones) get better sleep, relax, cook up healthy and delicious meals, sparkle with self care, and simply be more joyful!  Endorphins make us happy…so let’s make everyone on our list super happy this holiday season. Here’s a few of our most favorite things to help you get up, get moving, and have fun!  Let’s Get Rowdy A little inspiration to get up and get moving never hurts. Loving what you’re wearing doing it—even better! We love Chaser Brands rocker inspired t-shirts and sweatshirts.  Chaser Brand sweatshirt, $79 All-in-One Machine If the Mirror and Bowflex had a baby…you’d get FORME Life Studio Lift. New (just hit the market)  strength training equipment that looks sleek, can be tucked away when not in use, but packs a serious punch when you want to sweat. When turned off, the display hides behind the mirror, blurring the line between home decor and home gym. You can do yoga, Pilates, strength training, dance and more with celebrity trainers like Harley Pasternak.  What’s also unique about this piece of equipment are the accessories like ankle straps, bars and ropes that attach to the mirror.  FORME Life,  starting at $2,400 Scoot Around An electric scooter is a fun way to get around town. Segway has a new ES KickScooter Family model that is extra light and can reach up to 12 miles per hour. With three different riding modes (safety, standard and sports), it’s great for anyone in your family. Plus, you can fold it up—so perfect for your city-living loved ones.  Segway Electric Scooter, $220 The Best Foam Roller The TriggerPoint GRID, the original hollow core roller, is the favorite of athletes, trainers, and gym-goers alike. Recommended by sports doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists, foam rolling helps help release muscle pain and tightness, improve mobility, increase circulation, and is recommended by sports doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists. The three-dimensional surface allows tissue to aerate while you roll, promoting the flow of blood and oxygen—the nutrients needed to repair muscles. For beginners to advanced rollers. TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller, $35 Fun (and Festive!) Workout Leggings Probably the coolest designs you’ve ever seen on leggings. Fierce Pulse’s high and mid-waist leggings are some of the best we’ve tried (for every body type!).  They are squat proof and have four-way stretch so move with you. The best part…they have the most fun designs for every (and we mean every!) mood. Fierce Pulse leggings, starting at $80  Smarter Watch Amazfit’s GTR 2 smartwatch just launched last month and is getting rave reviews. It looks super sleek (so you can wear it anytime) and has high-precision heart rate monitoring, a BioTrackerTM 2 PPG optical sensor (which tracks your heart rate 24/7, monitors your resting heart rate, heart rate zones and provides you with abnormal heart rate warnings, to better understand your heart health). Plus, it monitors your sleep and calories burned, is waterproof to track swimming, reminds you when to stand up, has 3GB of local music storage so you can listen to music and has a built-in microphone and speaker so you can take calls and get help from Alexa! It does it all!  Amazfit GTR 2 Smartwatch, $179 Jump Up and Dance All Around If you could only have one shoe for running, gym workouts and walking around town—this is it! The Hoka One Hupana Flow is like working out on a cloud. It’s lightweight and the rubberized foam is springy  for any jumping or impact. Hoka One Hupana Flow, $115 Move at Work So this one may not be tied to working out, but it is really important for your body. Good posture equals good health! Named “Best Laptop Stand Overall to Save Your Neck,” by Wired Magazine, the obVious Solutions Laptop Tower Stand  ergonomically sets up your workstation to promote healthy posture. Plus, you can use it to turn your table into a standing desk. Sitting for long periods of time has a number of health concerns like increased risk for obesity, blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and more.  obVious Solutions Laptop Stand, $74 Best Workout Mask Whether you want to head back to the gym or run around the track, you want to feel safe. We like UnderArmour’s sports mask. It fits great, has their “skin-cooling” technology and you can really breathe in it.  UnderArmour Sportsmask, $30 A Gym Backpack This workout backpack helps you be hands-free. The neoprene bass from Dagne Dover is chic, and the fabric is super easy to wipe down. Plus their backpacks are comfortable to wear and include a removable shoe bag. Dange Dover Dakota Backpack, 3 sizes starting at $135 The Ultimate Dry Shampoo Sneaking in a workout in between Zoom calls? You’ll need a great dry shampoo. Living Proof’s is beloved by instagram stars, celebrity stylists and essentially every magazine beauty editor around.  Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, $36 Stream ALL Your Favorite Workouts Neou is one of our fave on-demand workout apps. You get over 2,000 different classes from Bootcamp and HIIT to Dance and Yoga. Plus, our very own Keri Glassman has partnered with their Clean Eats nutrition program where you some of her best recipes to go along with your workouts. Neou Fitness,  Monthly Membership $7.99; Month To Month $14.99; Annual unlimited access $49.99 Feel the Music Every workout needs great music to motivate you. Bose wireless headphones’ sound quality and battery life are epic…with a great price point. Bose SoundSport® Wireless Earbuds, $89 Run, Run, Wild, Wild It’s like you are literally running on a cloud. Adidas Cloudfoam running shoe is lightweight, supportive and cute. You feel like you can walk, run (or skip!) for miles. adidas Women’s Cloudfoam Pure Running Shoe, $55 (photo credit: Shutterstock and

The Best Self-Care Gifts to Buy Yourself This Valentine’s Day

By April Dupee Self-care is more than just a trend. Taking time to nurture your body and mind is key to living a happier, healthier, and more balanced life. That’s why Nutritious Life is dedicating Valentine’s Day to self-care this year, something people in any relationship can not just practice, but truly celebrate. If you’re not sure where to start, the products below will help you take your self-care game to the next level. Whichever you choose, just make sure to make some time for yourself, no matter your relationship status. Essential Oil Diffuser Whether you want to relax, sleep, or focus, an essential oil diffuser can help you optimize your space. Simply add an essential oil to suit your mood (or desired mood). This diffuser lasts up to 10 hours and adds moisture to that dry winter air. Related: How to Use Essential Oils to Solve All (Okay, Most) of Your Problems $30, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Life Planner and Agenda What better way to show some self-love than taking steps to chase your dreams? Increase productivity and reach your goals with the Day Designer Daily Life Planner and Agenda. With space for your daily schedule, to-do’s, due dates, and more, the stylish Day Designer will help you live more mindfully and balanced. $64, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Dry Brush Have you tried dry brushing yet? This beauty trend has risen in popularity thanks to its amazing exfoliation and circulation benefits. Use the brush on dry skin to reveal smoother, brighter skin, so you feel refreshed and invigorated. $9, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Bath Salts Take your bath up a notch with Herbivore’s Bath Salts. Mineral-rich Himalayan pink salt is combined with floral essential oils for a calming aromatherapy experience. You can unwind knowing that all of Herbivore’s products are clean and ethically sourced. $18, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) House Plant Plants are more than just decoration. Adding some green to your indoor space may help improve air quality, boost happiness, and reduce stress. Try this snake plant for a low-maintenance option that’s perfect for both beginners and proud plant parents. $20, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Hydrating Face Mask Sometimes you need a little luxury. Enter this hydrating watermelon mask. Skin-boosting ingredients like vitamin C and vitamin A will both moisturize and protect your skin. $64, nutritiouslife.com (Photo: Nutritious Life) Tea Nothing warms the soul quite like tea, right? This wellness pack features lemon ginger, chamomile, peppermint, and more, so you’ll never get bored. $37, nutritiouslife.com (Photo: Nutritious Life) Resurfacing Face Mask Get ready to glow with Tata Harper’s best-selling resurfacing face mask. This mask is free from artificial and synthetic ingredients and uses a chemical exfoliant and pomegranate enzymes to instantly restore skin’s radiance. Try this one when you need some pampering. $65, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Candles Have you heard of hygge? The Danish concept for cozy contentment is embodied by fuzzy socks, blankets, and warm candle-lit spaces. Add some hygge into your life with this Balance and Harmony candle from Chesapeake Bay Candles that contains scents carefully selected to promote calm. $25 for two, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Bamboo Sheets You spend a lot of time in your sheets, so you might as well feel good—both physically and mentally—about your choice. Not only is bamboo fabric twice as soft as cotton, but it’s also a sustainable option since it requires less fertilizer. You’ll sleep deep in these sheets. $179, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon) Lavender Essential Oil If you’re going to get one essential oil, make it lavender. This relaxing essential oil is the versatile stress remedy you need. Add it to bathwater, sprinkle it on to your pillow at night, use it as a room spray, or stash this roll-on in your bag when you need a moment of calm. $20, amazon.com (Photo: Amazon)

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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.