Here you will find links to some of the items and resources that we have used in the past ten years to help keep us on track and achieve our health goals. They also make great gifts to any health oriented family and friends.
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Food Preparation
One of the keys to keeping your healthy eating on track is to make food preparation as easy as possible. Whether you are prepping the school lunches for the whole week, or making a healthy dinner after work, these items will make life easier and make cooking a joy, not a chore!
Insulated Lunch Box
This insulated lunch box is perfect for keeping your healthy meals hot or cold, and doubles as a handbag too! Perfect for staying healthy at work!
Smoothie Maker
If you are just starting out on your healthy smoothie journey, this Breville smoothie maker is great value and easy to use.
Nutribullet
If you are ready to up your smoothie game, the Nutribullet is extremely powerful and comes with two handy cups for travel.
Soup Maker
Take the hassle out of making soup with this compact soup maker. Simply chop your ingredients, and the soup maker will do the rest!
Spiraliser
Make substitute noodles and spaghetti using a spiraliser. A great way to pack more of your five a day into your meals!
Instant Pot
The ultimate kitchen appliance! Pressure cooker, slow cooker plus 5 other functions. Such a time saver!
Fitness Essentials
Help your friends and family keep their fitness goals on track with these fitness gadgets and equipment.
Fitness Tracker
A great way to increase your daily steps and monitor your physical activity. This one is excellent value and can measure heart rate too.
Yoga Starter Set
Perfect for beginners to yoga or for those now practising yoga at home. Includes a yoga mat, block and 2-in-1 strap.
Bluetooth Headphones
Take your music wherever you are working out, with Bluetooth earphones with ear hook and built-in mic for hands free calls.
Sports Water Bottle
Stay hydrated in style with this leak-proof, BPA free sports water bottle. Comes in a huge variety of colours and patterns, including unicorns!
Bluetooth Beanie
Listen to music and keep warm while out running or walking this winter with a Bluetooth beanie hat with rechargeable battery.
SAD Lamp
Keep your mood and energy balanced throughout the winter months with an SAD lamp. Helps to improve sleep and reduce fatigue.
Books
We have read dozens of books on health and wellness over the last few years, but these are our particular favourites; the ones which taught us principles that we still apply every day, and which have made a huge impact on our lives.
The Gabriel Method
The one which started it all! The Gabriel Method turned everything we thought we knew about healthy eating on its head, and helped us to understand how to truly eat and live healthily.
Crazy Sexy Juice
Our green smoothie and juice bible! Kris transformed her diet after being diagnosed with cancer in 2003. This book contains over 100 fabulous recipes to help you kick-start your juicing journey!
I Quit Sugar
If you are ready to make a big change to your diet, Sarah Wilson’s book is a great place to start. It is an 8-week program to end your addiction with sugar and switch to a real-food diet.
Own the Day, Own your Life
If you are looking to improve more than just your diet, Aubrey’s fabulous book will give you the push you need to make the most of every day and transform every aspect of your life.
Healthy Every Day
A great book from The Medicinal Chef. 80 recipes using whole foods, with nutritional information for each ingredient. A fabulous resource which also makes a great gift.
Glow 15
Based on the concept of intermittent fasting, Glow 15 explains the science behind fasting, and how it helps the body to heal and reduce ageing through a process called autophagy.
Store Cupboard Essentials
Not every grocery store stocks the kinds of superfoods and nutrient-dense ingredients that you will want to add to your daily routine to give your health a boost. Having these superfoods in your cupboard will mean you always have them to hand when making healthy snacks and meals. For a thoughtful gift, why not make up a basket of healthy essentials to help them have a healthy start to the new year?
Raw Organic Cacao
Raw cacao is essential for making healthy chocolate treats. It is rich in minerals and full of antioxidants.
Supergreens
A great way to add a super boost of nutrition to your smoothies is with a spoonful of organic supergreen powder.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is essential for any healthy pantry! It is so versatile, this one is organic, extra virgin, cold-pressed and fair trade!
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are a great way to add omega 3 to each of your meals. Sprinkle them on any food, sweet or savory!
Raw Honey
Honey is a great substitute for sugar or to drizzle over salads. This raw honey contains no added nasties.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is great for making salad dressing or adding to dishes. Make sure you buy one containing ‘the mother’.
Mindfulness
In our fast-paced lives, we could all do with taking some time to slow down and appreciate the little things in life. These will make great gifts, both to those who are already interested in mindfulness and meditation, and those who would benefit from having the opportunity to reflect and live in the present moment.
Mindfulness Puzzle Book
Great for those who already love puzzles, this book is designed to help relax and unwind while also giving your brain a workout!
Bluetooth Sleep Mask
Create total peace and calm while you meditate with this total blackout sleep mask with built in sound to stream relaxing music.
Mindfulness Memory Jar
A great idea for families to focus on the positive things that the next year will bring and savour the best moments.
Roll-on Aromatherapy
A novel alternative to traditional aromatherapy in a beautiful gift box. Roll on to pressure points to relieve stress and help promote calm.
Gratitude Journal
Starting a gratitude journal is a great way to improve happiness, mood and self esteem in just a few minutes a day.
Colour Your Own Calendar
Start the year as you mean to go on with this calendar based on mindful colouring, designed to relax and de-stress you throughout the year!
These are just a few of the health and wellness products we think will help you on your health journey and can make great gifts too. If you have any other suggestions, please let us know in the comments below and we will check them out!
Happy shopping!
