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Handout: 20 Ideas for Gifts of Health

Here are some thoughtful "gifts of health" to inspire wellness and self-care for yourself and your loved ones:

  1. Dutch Oven: This kitchen workhorse is essential for one-pot meals, healthy soups, beans, and more. Choose an enamel-over-cast-iron model for even cooking and easy cleanup.

  2. Fitness Tracker: Encourage daily movement and exercise. Fitbit, Apple, and Garmin make the most popular.

  3. Healthy Cooking Class: Empower them to create nutritious meals.

  4. Herbal Tea Gift Set: Promote relaxation and healthful sipping.

  5. Yoga Class Gift Card: Offer a month’s worth of yoga classes to encourage strength, balance, and flexibility.

  6. Dishwasher-Friendly Cutting Boards: Nylon cutting boards with nonslip pads are always needed and appreciated in any kitchen.

  7. Yoga Mat and Accessories: Support their yoga or meditation practice.

  8. Fruit and Vegetable Subscription Box: Deliver fresh, seasonal produce.

  9. Healthy Snack Basket: Filled with nuts, dried fruits, and other nutritious treats.

  10. Water Bottle with Infuser: Encourage hydration with fruit-infused water.

  11. Online Fitness Program Membership: Offer guided workouts and lifestyle tips.

  12. Weighted Blanket: Promote better sleep and reduce anxiety.

  13. Air Fryer: Make healthy cooking more effortless and fun.

  14. Meditation App Subscription: Encourage daily mindfulness and mental health.

  15. Nature Hiking or Park Pass: Encourage outdoor activity and fresh air.

  16. Kitchen knives: Make meal prep more enjoyable.

  17. Smoothie Blender: Prepare healthy smoothies quickly.

  18. Exercise Bands or Weights: For at-home strength training.

  19. Health Journal or Planner: Encourage goal setting and progress tracking.

  20. UV Sunglasses: These are for eye health when driving or going outside for exercise.

Each of these gifts aims to promote physical, emotional, or mental well-being while making wellness a priority!

Download a printable PDF handout.

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