By Courtney McMahan, RD

The holiday season is upon us, and that means the countdown is on to find the right gift for everyone on your list this year. Figuring out the perfect gift for anyone can be a challenge, but what do you give the loved one in your life who is just starting out on their wellness journey? With so many products marketed toward health-conscious people, it can be challenging to know which are actually beneficial. Thankfully, there are some staple items that are sure to help that special person in your life meet their goals. Here are six gifts that almost anyone working toward bettering their health will love.

A high-powered blender like this Magic Bullet. 

Smoothies are one of the quickest, easiest ways to create a balanced, nutritious meal. It doesn’t get much simpler than tossing fresh ingredients together in a blender and having a creamy, delicious smoothie ready in seconds. Additionally, this gift can be used to make homemade tomato sauce, guacamole, or hummus.

An air fryer like this one.

Giving up or limiting fried foods can be one of the most challenging things for someone just starting to focus on their health. Who doesn’t love a french fry that’s crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside? Thankfully with this gift, your loved one can still enjoy the texture of fried food without all the excess oil. 

Meal prep containers.

Planning is one of the most important tasks of living a healthy lifestyle, yet it is also one of the most daunting. Many of those who fall off the wagon end up doing so because meal planning is hard. Gifting your loved one these meal prep containers gives them a jumpstart on the path to making healthy meal prep a part of their weekly routine. 

Wireless headphones like air pods.

Finding the motivation to workout can be a challenge, but being able to listen to your favorite music or podcast while you workout can make it much easier (or at least a little easier). When you gift your loved one wireless headphones, you gift them a comfortable and convenient way to listen to their favorite podcasts or tunes while they sweat it out in the gym or pound the pavement on a long run. 

A durable water bottle like this hydro flask.

For those who live a busy lifestyle, it can be hard to remember to drink enough water each day. One thing that can help with this is always having water with you. Give the health-conscious person on your list a durable water bottle that they can take everywhere.

A set of resistance bands.

Getting to the gym several times a week can take up a lot of time. If there’s someone in your life who doesn’t have time to get to the gym during the week, give them an easy way to get an intense workout at home. They might seem simple, but a 2019 meta analysis showed that resistance bands provide similar muscle gains to normal gym equipment.