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Holiday Gift Ideas for the Health Conscious
Special to The Truth
Americans have a lot on
their minds during the holiday season, and the stress of
ballooning budgets and crowded calendars can be enough to
affect almost anyone’s well-being. With that in mind, why
not use the holidays as an opportunity to give the most
important gift of all?
That gift, of course, is
health. Here are a few ways to make your health-conscious
friend or family member smile from ear to ear.
The Gift of Fitness
Whether buying for a
fitness buff or a beginner, options abound. Exercise balls,
kettlebells and resistance bands are inexpensive gifts that
can help budding fitness gurus build their home gyms. If the
DIY option isn’t right for the person you have in mind, try
a prepaid gym membership, trainer session or package of yoga
classes. Losing weight is the most popular New Year’s
resolution, so spread the health.
Healthy Tech
Many health enthusiasts
like to monitor their progress and chart their results.
These days, there are a number of gadgets that can help keep
track of your fitness and dietary goals. From wristbands
that log daily activity to wireless heart monitors and
interval timers, technology can supercharge any regimen.
Culinary Inspiration
Whether you’re shopping
for a vegetarian, a Paleo enthusiast, or just someone
looking to build a healthier kitchen, culinary gifts are
always a sure bet. Healthy cookbooks and kitchenware will
help them stick to their healthy habits, and you might even
get a delicious meal in the bargain.
Charitable Donations
Donating to a health-
promoting charity on another person’s behalf can be a great
way to support his or her health-conscious cause. Giving
Tuesday is December 2 – a nationwide event that marks the
perfect time for such a gesture.
If you’re looking for a
unique way to give back, check out Action for Healthy Kids,
an organization that works to make schools healthier places
for kids to learn. In its online gift catalog, you’ll find a
host of charitable options, scaled to fit almost any budget.
From a physical activity classroom kit to school breakfast
for a child for the entire year (students who eat school
breakfast score 17.5 percent higher on standardized math
tests), Action for Healthy Kids provides an easy way to make
an impact with healthy gifts.
“Everyone is looking for
the perfect gift for kids this time of year, and it’s hard
to beat the gift of a healthier life,” said Rob Bisceglie
CEO of Action for Healthy Kids. “It’s estimated that
one-third of U.S. kids are overweight or obese. That’s a
statistic that needs to change.”
For more information,
visit www.actionforhealthykids.org.
Staying healthy and fit
is important year-round, so don’t hesitate to give your
friends and family holiday gifts that will help enrich their
mind, body and soul. While other gifts might be used and
discarded, yours will keep on giving.
Courtesy StatePoint
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