A Gift of Health
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Are you thinking of giving cookies, fudge, or a box of chocolates as a holiday gift? Don't sabotage your loved ones. Show them you care about them.
If you often give gifts of high calorie foods to friends and family, think instead about giving a gift that will help them become healthier. There are enough tempting treats during the holidays -- at the office, at parties, in the kitchen -- we don't need to add to them. Nor to waistlines.
I've always been a fan of giving high-quality balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Wrap them with a pair of wooden salad prongs and you have a beautiful gift.
Or instead of food, give a healthy-eating recipe book or magazine. A crock pot, rice cooker, or steamer is always a great gift, especially for a busy family that needs to save time in the kitchen.
If you have someone who could use a little more exercise, entice them with warm winter clothes suited for walking outdoors. Then get yourself some, and invite them to go along with you!
Find a gift that will help make your loved ones a little healthier, and they'll be around a little longer for you to love.
Healthy regards,
Megan Porter, RD
