Wellness Gift Guide: 30 Gifts That Boost Health and Wellness
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Gift giving is all about finding just the right gift—something that fits our giftee just right. But what if we could give a gift that our giftee loves and also makes a positive impact on their health, happiness, and well-being?
We can! That's why I put together my first wellness gift guide this year. It's got none of the wellness fluff—it only includes gifts that can make real positive impact on health and wellness. |
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1. Water FilterI clean my water with a filter but I don't like the idea of the filtered water sitting in plastic all day, so I filter my water into a giant glass jar. It's a huge pain the the but, but until they make a water filter with a glass jug, it'll have to do.
Buy it: Price, name of store (link) 2. Glass Food Storage ContainersBuy it on Amazon
We can buy all the healthy food we want, but if we store it all in plastic containers, toxins can still get into our food. Try glass storage containers instead both for your leftovers and for your shelf goods like rice and beans. I also bought silicone container lids to replace the plastic lids on these storage containers. And I use mason jars to store grains, beans, and herbs. 3. Glass Cups and PlatesIt turns out that those colorful dishes you have might have traces of lead or cadmium in them that could potentially leak into your food. This is why I donated my old dish set from Target and bought glass plates, bowls, and glasses. As a bonus, they don't break as easily.
4. Healthy Food WrappersBuy it on Amazon
Sometimes I'll eat half of an apple or want to save a slice of pizza and don't want to wrap it in plastic or tin foil. So I use biodegradable food wraps. I also have these cloth sandwich bags to take sandwiches to work. 5. Healthy CookwareThere has been some concern about the negative health effects of non-stick coating on pans. So I just avoid them all and have a set of iron and stainless steel pans for cooking.
6. Glass Blender and Food ProcessorsBuy it on Amazon
I desperately wanted a NutriBullet blender because I make smoothies all the time. Alas, I can't find one that is plastic-free. So I just stick with my glass blender that I've had for like 10 years. 7. Healthy Cleaning ProductsCleaning products are notorious for having unhealthy chemicals. So which home cleaning products do you use instead? Here's some ideas:
Myers multi-surface cleaner concentrate
Myers multi-surface cleaner spray Myers surface scrub Myers dish soap Plastic-free sponges 8. Bamboo Silverware HolderBuy it on Amazon
I used to keep my silverware in a plastic holder and have since switched to trying to keep plastic away from anything that comes near food products. 9. Stainless Steal Tea Kettle
10. Stainless Steel Lunch BoxBuy it on Amazon
I'll often bring leftovers with me when I need to bring lunch to work. And my favorite way to do so is with a tiffin lunch box. It's a fun and fantastic plastic-free product and it keeps me eating healthier. 14. Pashmina or Rayon Summer ScarfBuy it on Amazon
I live in a climate with chilly summers, so a super warm scarf just won't do most of the time. Instead, I opted for Rayon. Rayon is still made of plant fibers, but rayon has to undergo more processing and treatment before it become fabric. You can also find summer scarfs made of pashmina (wool) and silk if rayon doesn't fit your idea of a healthy lifestyle. 
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