Healthy Holiday Gifts

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We scoured the Web for a whole year, finding, trying and reviewing the best and healthiest products you should know about daily. Now, to help you choose the perfect gift for everyone in your life, we’ve pared down the list to just our top three favorites in each of seven categories: fitness, food, home, gadgets, beauty and style.

What made the cut: ingenious healthy gifts that simplify your life. Some of them are inexpensive yet so great, you can add them to themed gift baskets for your friends, your family — and yourself. Happy holidays!

FITNESS

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Mi Adidas Customized Sport Shoes
Design your own sneakers.

If your feet are different sizes (as most people’s are), Mi Adidas lets you order the right fit for each foot. Then you choose the colors for the body, trim and sole. Available for men and women for running, training, tennis, golf, basketball and more.
Cost: Starts at $105

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Pear Mobile Training Intelligence System

A personal coach for serious runners.
This little gizmo is a smart biofeedback training system: It measures your body’s response as you work out and delivers coaching to keep you on track. It even syncs with your favorite playlist.
Cost:
$250

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Hyperwear Sandbells

A new way to strength-train that torches more calories.

They’re dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls and more. Sandbells (sand-filled, disk-shaped bags in a range of weights) really raise your heart rate, giving you a cardio burn at the same time. Use them to break out of your usual strength training routine.

Cost: $7.99 and up

FOOD

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Aqua Zinger

Make your own flavored water.

Not a fan of straight-up water? The base of this water bottle has a mini-grinder. Fill it with your favorite fruits or herbs, shake the bottle and voila: You’ve got great-tasting water!

Cost: $26

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Brooklyn Brine Pickling Kit

Make your own pickled veggies with expert help.

Love pickles? You’ll love pickled carrots, radishes and just about everything else pickled too! This kit, developed by Williams Sonoma and the pickling experts at Brooklyn Brine, will help you make your own great homemade versions with jars, spice blends, easy recipes and more.

Cost: $29.95

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Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi

A vegetarian cookbook that makes healthy food taste positively sinful.

This cookbook, from a top London chef, is our top favorite of all time. Every recipe is bursting with so much flavor, you won’t miss the meat!

Cost: $19.47

 

HOME

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Uncommon Goods Self-Watering Planter

Gives anyone a green thumb.

Having a roomful of plants is good for your health, since they can remove indoor air pollutants. But if you are the type who always forgets to water them, this planter is perfect. Just fill the center chamber with water, and the planter does the work for you.

Cost: $50

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Brinse Tumbler and Toothbrush Holder

Protect your toothbrush from bathroom germs.

This all-in-one toothbrush and tumbler set saves you space and keeps your toothbrush germ-free. The tumbler stacks on top of your brush after you’re done brushing your teeth, protecting it from airborne germs — like the kind that get sprayed when you flush the toilet.

Cost: $13

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Tree Leaf Rocca Ultrasonic Humidifier

A cute humidifier you’ll be happy to display.

If your skin gets dry as soon as the heat goes on in the winter, a humidifier may be a necessary evil. But this is one that actually looks good in any room. It’s quiet, easy to fill, and no filters are necessary — and it’s as just effective as that old ugly one.

Cost: $249

 

GADGETS

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Power Commute Laptop Messenger

Never search for a socket again.

This messenger bag by Timbuk2This comes with a TSA-compliant charging pack, so you can stash your phone or tablet in it and charge as you travel or commute. There are tons of pockets and compartments to keep your other stuff organized too.

Cost: $200

 

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Clocky

A diabolically ingenious alarm clock.

Never be late to work again! This alarm clock rolls out of reach and forces you to chase it if you hit snooze more than once. It sounds crazy — but it works!

Cost: $39

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Echo Touch Gloves
Text with your gloves on.
No more taking off your gloves to use your iPhone or other touch-screen device. These gloves sport special fabric on the index finger and the thumb, making them gadget-friendly. Plus, they come in gorgeous colors and are available for men, women and kids.

Cost: $32 and up

 

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BEAUTY


Josie Maran Argan Bronzing Oil

Get a safe glow all over — instantly.

Say goodbye to winter-pale skin. Add a drop or two of this organic oil, rich in vitamin E and other good-for-your-skin ingredients, to your body moisturizer and foundation for a lovely glow that’s totally believable.
Cost:
$52

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CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm

Moisturizing balm, gloss and lipstick — all in one!

Looking for a lipstick that’s moisturizing enough to wear all the time? With 16 shades to choose from, this lip balm is perfect. It goes on shiny like lip gloss, has color and moisture that won’t quit — and SPF 15 to keep your lips perfectly kissable all year long.

Cost: $8

 

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Liquid Palisade
The secret to a perfect manicure.
This new product
makes flawless nails possible even for the most manicure-challenged. It works like painter’s tape: Simply brush it on your cuticles and the areas surrounding your nails, and it’ll keep the polish off them. After the polish dries, just peel off the Palisade and admire.

Cost: $22

STYLE

 

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Hollywood Jean Kit
An easy way to change the length of any pants — fast.

This kit lets you change the length of your jeans so you can wear them with flats or heels. It also includes straps that keep your jeans from getting untucked from your boots, and a belt that prevents gaps and underwear sighting at the back of your jeans. Brilliant!
Cost:
$19.99

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PUMA Lily Ballet Flat
A stylish shoe that feels like a sneaker.

Dressy enough to wear to dinner but comfy enough to trek around in all day, these flats are a godsend, especially for vacations. Available in basic black and lots of fun color combinations.
Cost:
$75

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Fashion Saverz

Easily swipe away telltale deodorant marks.

This special sponge wipes away those ghostly white deodorant stains from clothes. (It tackles pet hair too.)

Cost: $5

And, finally, a special bonus and our personal favorite, which we’ve found to be a sweet surprise for those who are far from you this holiday season:

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Gone Pie Gluten-free Vegan Brownies
Chocolatey, gooey and, oh, so good!
Whether you choose the fudgy smooth brownies or the triple nut variety (or both), these tasty treats are worth sending away for. Since they come in a pan, you can even fib and claim that you made them yourself. We won’t tell!
Cost: $21 for an 8 x 6 pan (six to nine brownies)

More articles from Completely You:

· Take Back the Holidays

· Stay Healthy When Everyone Else Is Sick

· Look Thinner During the Holidays

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