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Filling Station is a unique shop located in Chelsea Market. They specialize in extra virgin olive oils (EVOO), balsamic vinegars, and exotic salts, to mention a few. The best part is that the company encourages customers to reuse and refill their bottles and jars in order to receive a 10% discount. My favorites are black cherry vinegar, black truffle sea salt, and chipotle olive oil. Environmentally friendly and delicious!

Beautiful gift sets from Spice & Tease. You can mix and match any spice or tea to your liking.

Fitbit is a great way to monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep quality. Their catch phrase? Make fitness a lifestyle. Amen. 

Looking for an ergonomic, BPA/BPS-free water bottle? Look no more. LifeFactory water bottle is the way to go. 

Brooklyn Slate Co. sell amazing pieces of black and red slate from the Vermont and New York Slate Valley. These pieces are handpicked to make cheese boards and coasters from one of the most durable, naturally occurring stones readily available. 

If you are interested in a balanced, funny, and informational (but not boring) scientifically-based book on weight loss, buy Foodist. I’ve read a lot of books on nutrition, and this one really spoke to me. I also loved the non-extreme approach to healthy eating. Enjoy! 

Gift Certificates. Show you care by gifting certificates to a session with a registered dietitian! Hint hint… ;)

Holiday Granola

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats

2 tbsp olive oil

2 ½ tbsp honey

2 tbsp flax seeds

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup cranberries

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp clove

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300F.

Mix oil, honey, vanilla, clove, and salt in a large bowl.

Slowly add flaxseeds and oats to the bowl. Mix well, until oats are fully coated.

Spread out granola onto a parchment paper or baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.

Stir well, add seeds and cranberries, and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until oats are golden.

Allow to cool.

 Happy gifting! Alanna

What are some of your healthy gift ideas?