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<\/h3>\nAs\u00a0many of the gift giving holidays just passed, there is no better time to start focusing on a healthy new year. That said, here are a 5 healthy gift ideas (and tips) to help you — and those around you — during 2015!<\/p>\n
So you know… The CDC states that an unbelievable 26.6 million adults in the United States are diagnosed with heart disease. If your parent, spouse, child or friend has shown an interest in adopting a healthier lifestyle, this is a prime opportunity to help them on their way. When the time comes for gift-giving, be it a holiday, birthday or other celebration, you can support their efforts with these five gift ideas that will keep your loved ones going strong on the journey for better health.<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s an old adage that says, \u201cYou can\u2019t out-train a bad diet.\u201d The nutrition piece of the wellbeing puzzle is an especially important part that is often the most difficult for health-seekers. Poor eating habits are hard to break, and even the slightest enticing treat can throw someone entirely off track. Many people find that nutritious meals take more time to make, and cost more money, so are less incited to make the effort. But you can change this.<\/p>\n
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See if there\u2019s any sort of healthy meal delivery service in your loved one\u2019s area. In Phoenix, there\u2019s a company called\u00a0Midwestern Fitness\u00a0that will deliver fully prepared lean meats, vegetables and starches to your door on a regular basis. It\u2019s very affordable, and can take the guesswork out of healthy meal planning. Depending on your budget, you can give a gift of a day, a week, or a month of nutrient-filled, low-calorie meals.<\/p>\n
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Some of our favorite gifts include high-calorie indulgences like chocolates, pastries or other sugary goods; however, if you want to show support for a loved one’s new, healthier lifestyle, gifting candy or chocolate could give the impression that you don’t take his or her health needs seriously. It could also be the one temptation that causes them to give up on a diet plan altogether. Instead, go for a nicely\u00a0wrapped and decorated gift basket\u00a0with fruit rather than sweets. There are plenty of choices for delicious fruit baskets that will align with your sweetheart\u2019s health-conscious choices.<\/p>\n
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Maybe your pal has a handle on the nutrition equation, but the thought of squeezing workouts into the jam-packed days makes her stressed out. The good news is that all it takes sometimes is a little prodding. After a couple of sweat sessions, many people seek that post-exercise endorphin high and make working out a priority. Consider buying a\u00a0package of personal training sessions\u00a0from the gym where your friend is a member. If she doesn\u2019t have a gym or doesn\u2019t want to go to one? No problem. There are numerous innovative personal trainers out there, oftentimes with better prices and uniquely crafted workouts for the people who dislike gyms. Give her the means (and the accountability) to work out, and it\u2019ll be hard for the habit not to stick.<\/p>\n
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