Have some health-focused family or friends on your holiday radar this year? (Or perhaps, just putting together a wish list of your own?) Here are some of my favorite superfood-focused gifts to both give and receive this year.
THE 2016 HEALTHY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE >>>
SUPERFOOD SOUPS COOKBOOK | Warm up this holiday season and well into the new year! Winning a revered spot on Vegetarian Times Magazine’s list of “Best Cookbooks of 2016,” this gorgeously photographed hardcover book is bound to be a unique and stay-on-the-counter addition to any food-lover’s collection. The perfect “under $20” gift (even under $10 online!).
SEA BUCKTHORN SKINCARE | Sea buckthorn berry has all kinds of internal superfood benefits when added to food, like anti-inflammation and glowy skin, but it continues to further rejuvenate the skin when applied topically, too. I’ve been loving the SIBU line of sea buckthorn products, and their holiday gift set is a well-curated way to truly experience the power of this amazing berry in full force.
CERAMIC PREP KNIFE | Heavy, well-made steel knives are a staple part of any kitchen, but a ceramic knife is an incredible and often underrated tool to have on hand as well. Light and thin, yet razer sharp (and resistant to dulling, too!), a ceramic knife cuts through virtually any kind of produce like butter, making kitchen prep so much more easy and enjoyable. Although any size will surely be appreciated, a 7″ chef’s knife is the most versatile.
ORGANIC DELIVERY GIFT CERTIFICATE | Waaaay better than an overpriced, creepily-waxed fruit basket! CSA boxes sourced from local farms and delivered to your door aren’t just a convenient way to get fresh produce, they’re also superb for enjoying of-the-moment seasonal produce and often unique varieties (we’ve seen watermelon radishes, purple potatoes, and meyer lemons from our local delivery service). Any ambitious cook will enjoy this exciting way to creatively infuse more plant-based foods into his cooking.
ONE-OF-A-KIND DISHWARE | Finely crafted ceramics are a practice of quality, not quantity. From housing a daily smoothie bowl, to the first dish reached for when making a recipe, a beautiful bowl is something that will be forever cherished. (Couple a beautiful soup bowl with the Superfood Soups book for a truly fabulous gift!)
SUPERFOOD SOAP | Based in the outskirts of Southern France, That Soap may be a small company, but their handcrafted soaps are some of the most exhilaratingly holistic (and divine-smelling) soap and bodycare blends I’ve had the pleasure of coming across. Their beyond natural line uses anti-aging superfoods like sea buckthorn and matcha, healing herbs like tea tree and rosemary, as well as detoxifying soap bars incorporating spirulina and charcoal. (And yes, the chocolate soap made with cacao butter is as divine as it sounds.) Contact their facebook page for a full catalog.
MUSHROOM BLENDS | From health-infused desserts to anything-but-ordinary lattes to supercharged smoothies, more people are getting on the medicinal mushroom train … but with so many varieties to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start. Om Mushroom makes it easy with their specialized blends, which are designed to delight everyone from the beauty buff to the weekend warrior.
HIGH SPEED BLENDER | A Vitamix can’t change your life … but maybe kinda almost. Whipping up everything from superfood smoothies to homemade nut butters in a breeze, a high speed blender makes a healthy lifestyle easier than ever. High speed blenders can be expensive, but will last an exceptionally long time, unlike lower-end versions prone to burning out or breaking. Give this sports car of blenders to someone special, and for the best deals, check out the refurbished models which can be scored at deep discounts.
SUPERFOOD CULINARY OIL | Thrive Algae Oil is a game-changer in cooking – its high smoke point and neutral flavor make it a superb addition to any and all of your holiday cooking. With its sleek bottle design, after you get one for yourself, grab another as a perfect holiday party hostess gift.
THE GREENEST STOCKING STUFFER | Skip the foil-wrapped chocolates (or maybe just cut down a little), and stuff your stockings with healthy motivation for the new year. These little single-serving packs of green powders aren’t just cute, they’re exceptionally handy to keep in a wallet for an on-the-go addition to a water bottle. (Bonus points if you wrap them inside a reusable water bottle!). Use my friends and family code 40% off at Amazing Grass: JULIEMORRIS16
THE CUTEST STOCKING STUFFER | Most of us wouldn’t put “clean” and “candy” in the same section, but HunnyBon is aiming to fully change the sweets game. Their wide selection of tempting confections and chocolates will make anyone smile just looking at the charming package, but their ingredients and taste is what has loyal fans raving. Organic, vegan, and free of refined sugars and corn syrup, these treats are definitely the nicest way to be naughty.
