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The Best Healthy Christmas Gifts for 2020

Taylor Stolt, RDN, LD, CLT, IFNCP • December 9, 2020
The Best Healthy Christmas Gifts for 2020

My 2019 Christmas gift ideas were a huge hit, so here we go for round two – These are my absolute favorite healthy Christmas gifts for 2020 !

If you’re new you just need to know two things:

1) I only share products I use and love .

2) I do my best to get discounts for you guys (keep an eye out for discount codes throughout the blog)!

Let’s get to it!

For glowing skin:

This mask always leaves my skin super moisturized and dewy . Ingredient highlights include raw honey, turmeric, and white kaolin clay.

Use code “ plateandcanvas ” for 10% off your first order, and check out last year’s Christmas gift blog for my other favorite’s by this brand!

To save the environment one Christmas gift at a time:

Petal handsoap just launched three weeks ago and I already bought some for myself (I thought about asking for it for Christmas but I couldn’t wait to try it!)

The good news:

– It’s good for you (only non-toxic ingredients!)

– It’s good for the planet (aluminum bottles + sustainable soap pods)

– It smells amazing (I got ginger citrus but lemongrass also sounds heavenly)

The bad news? Well, there is no bad news (TAKE THAT 2020)

Plastic water bottles not only pollute the earth, but they pollute your body too. Drinking from plastic water bottles on a daily basis can lead to hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, and more.

The solution? A glass water bottle!

I’m loving this one I recently got off Amazon. It has a leak-proof bamboo lid , silicone sleeve to protect from breakage, they have tons of fun colors , and it’s super affordable.

For the foodie:

No exaggeration – these are my very favorite bars to date! I’ve loved every single flavor I’ve tried. They taste like a super moist cake but they only contain 5 grams of unrefined sugar per bar, and they are packed with protein and healthy fats .

These bars are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a delicious sweet treat at the end of the day.

Use the code “ PAC10 ” at checkout for 10% off!

I’m a huge fan of matcha. I love the taste of high-quality matcha with creamy almond milk, and I love that it gives me balanced, steady energ y all day long.

Encha ceremonial-grade matcha is my favorite, and it’s available through Amazon! Encha is grown on an organic farm in Kyoto, Japan and you can taste the difference. And you can enjoy every sip knowing your tasty cup of matcha is full of health benefits and no heavy metals.

Use code “ 10TAYLORS ” for 10% off  your first order ! 

Still can’t get over how cool this product is. Golden Ratio is coffee that brews like a tea, with less than 5x of the acidity of regular coffee, and fun flavors like vanilla coconut, pumpkin spice, and chocolate mint. They contain zero added sugar and use monk fruit to give it the perfect, subtle amount of sweetness.

I love brewing it hot, but you can also brew it cold overnight!

Use code “ plateandcanvas ” for 20% off!

For some much-needed relaxation:

I love diffusing essential oils to brighten my mornings, relax me in the evenings, or just freshen up a space. I love this diffuser from Amazon, which includes timer settings and optional light features . It’s a great size and a simple, pretty design that looks great in any room.

PS – While it’s ok to get your diffuser from Amazon, I don’t recommend getting essential oils from Amazon. It is important to get essential oils from a reputable brand that does third-party testing to ensure the oils are safe and therapeutic.

I am obsessed with these Urban Outfitters sweatpants. They’re comfy enough to wear to sleep, but also cute enough to wear during the day! I got them in charcoal but they also have taupe, if that’s your thing.

Just a heads up – they run really big (just the way sweatpants should run!). I got a size small and they’re perfect!

I’ve had my Eno hammock for years and still love it just as much as I did on day one! It’s affordable , durable (mine has survived multiple thunderstorms in the backyard – oops) and comes in a TON of colors .

You can get a “single nest” which holds one person or a “double nest” hammock that holds two!

Just one or two sprays of this soothes me to sleep , and I also love spraying this during the day if I’m feeling stressed out.

If you already sleep like a baby and have zero stress in your life (ha!) there are tons of other cool products from this company including sugar scrubs, bath soaks, and an antibacterial mask spray.

These bath bombs are the perfect way to unwind after a stressful day , and they make for a great treat on weekends! Each bath bomb contains 25 mg CBD (and no THC) plus soothing lavender oil . They also contain coconut oil and cocoa seed butter , leaving your skin buttery soft.

Use code “ plateandcanvas ” for 25% off your entire order!

Something just for them

I have used Zazzle for years, and it will continue to be my go-to for anything customized ! I have created custom T-shirts, coffee mugs, calendars, and more. You can add your own photos and text to just about anything you can think of, transforming a boring item into a thoughtful, memorable gift with just a few clicks.

If you want to give a gift that is super special and one-of-a-kind, this is the place to go!

Bonus: Stocking Stuffers

Chapstick

I love Primally Pure lip balm (peppermint and grapefruit are favorites) and lemon lavender CBD lip balm by Indigenous Roots (has a natural plumping effect from the CBD and also protects against sun damage!)

Dark Chocolate

Current favorites are Green and Black’s, Trader Joes , and Theo. They all have 85% cacao and contain no weird additives or emulsifiers like soy lecithin, but they’re super smooth and delicious . If 85% is too dark, these brands all have 70% cacao bars too!

Base Culture Maple Almond Butter

Just trust me on this one. Only 2 grams of sugar per serving but it tastes WAY too good to be true. This stuff is addictive !

Risewell Toothpaste

This non-toxic toothpaste not only whitens your teeth, but also strengthens enamel without fluoride thanks to a cool ingredient called hydroxyapatite (90% of our tooth enamel is made up of this mineral!). Risewell also has great floss, mouthwash, and kid’s toothpaste (I’ve been told it really does taste like cake batter !)

Click here for 10% off your entire order!

I hope you enjoy these gifts as much as I do, and I hope your Christmas is full of love, laughter, and hope.

* Some of these products are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I get a commission if you click through and make a purchase. But ALL products are products I love, regardless of whether or not I make that small commission. I promise I will never support or advertise a product unless I have used it and love it myself!

About THE AUTHOR

Taylor Stolt is an award-winning Functional Medicine Dietitian and women’s health expert. She has transformed her own struggles with hormonal imbalances and poor gut health into a beacon of hope for thousands of women. Taylor is the creator of the Restore Program, a step-by-step guide that shows women how to rebalance their hormones naturally. Her mission is to empower women with practical tools and sustainable habits so women can reclaim their health and feel like themselves again.

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