The 23 Best Healthy Holiday Gifts for Women

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Shopping for holiday gifts can be awfully stressful. After all, your best friend is into tech, while your sister only uses sustainable products, and your mom goes giddy for the newest kitchen gear. Take a deep breath and consider this chaotic problem officially solved with our new gift guide for every type of woman in your life.

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Vitruvi Essential Oil Diffuser, Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Diffuser

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amazon.com

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To buy: $119; nordstrom.com

If aromatherapy is your (or their) game, this is the absolute best diffuser. About 10-20 drops will infuse a 500 square foot room with the scent of your choice. Did we mention this is easy to clean and has an auto off safety switch?

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23andMe Health + Ancestry Service

23andMe Health + Ancestry Service gift guide holiday 2018

23andMe Health + Ancestry Service gift guide holiday 2018

23andMe

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To buy: $199; 23andme.com

Got someone on your shopping list who's curious to learn about her health and background? 23andMe's personalized DNA reports can help her explore her ancestry, taste preferences, sleep habits, and more. After she submits her saliva test in the included packaging, she'll get more than 90 different genetic reports–and she can even connect with her DNA relatives.

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Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System

Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System

Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System

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To buy: $230; ninjakitchen.com

Whether your loved one enjoys a matcha latte, espresso, or a morning cup of Joe, this machine will deliver their perfect concoction. It brews up to 60 ounces of coffee four ways, including classic, strong, cold, or specialty for an espresso dupe. Switch the machine to the water mode, and it sends hot or boiling H2O through a separate channel—so you won't have to worry about caffeine cross-contamination. Plus, there's an option to preset brewing times up to 24 hours in advance, as well as a fold-away frother.

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Gaiam Adjustable Balance Stool

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amazon.com

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To buy: $129; amazon.com

Sitting on a balance ball at work can be hard to pull off. This balance stool from Gaiam eliminates the rolling away problem while helping you improve posture, circulation, and get a little core work while you're emailing. The stool can adjust from an 18-inch to 23-inch desk, making it great for most office workers.

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TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller

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foam roller

Amazon.com

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To buy: $45; amazon.com

Gift this to any runner friends who could use a massage. Foam rollers can help boost energy, ease aches, and prevent pains—making it easier to work out harder next time. This one from TriggerPoint comes with free instructional videos and is made from quality materials that won't lose their shape over time.

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This Works The Big Bang Cracker Gift Set

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To buy: $19; amazon.com

The perfect stocking stuffer for red eye travelers or that person who never manages to get enough zzz's. We love This Works sleep spray, and this miniature version comes with an adorable eye mask, too.

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Ninja K32012 Foodi NeverDull Premium Knife System, 12 Piece Knife Block Set, Stainless Steel/Black

Ninja K32012 Foodi NeverDull Premium Knife System

Ninja K32012 Foodi NeverDull Premium Knife System

Amazon

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To buy: $230; amazon.com

Dull knives aren't just a pain in the kitchen—they're also dangerous due their inability to cleanly cut through food. Reduce the risk by adding Ninja Kitchen's latest line of cutlery to the kitchen line-up. The 12-piece set is a great pick for advanced chefs and beginners alike: It comes with a chef, utility, pairing, and Santoku knife, as well as kitchen shears and six steak knives. More impressive? The stand also includes a sharpening stone, which makes it easier than ever to give knives the proper care.

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BlanQuil Quilted Weighted Blanket

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To buy: $170; amazon.com

Fans of weighted blankets say they feel like a big, warm hug. (Some small studies even suggest these types of blankets might help ease symptoms of anxiety and promote relaxation.) This bestselling blanket from BlanQuil is a great choice; it's available in a range of fun colors and has a removable cover so it can still be used in the summertime.

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NutriBullet NBR-120112-Piece High-Speed Blender

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To buy: $60; amazon.com

A NutriBullet is one of our all-time favorite gifts for healthy eaters. With its 600-watt motor, the high-speed blender quickly pulverizes fruits and veggies for perfect smoothies and sauces, while built-in cups make it easy to store extras in the fridge for later. Plus, the sleek, compact design means it's a good option for apartment dwellers with tiny kitchens.

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Gaiam Print Premium Yoga Mats

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yoga mat

Amazon.com

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To buy: $30; amazon.com

There are a lot of yoga mats out there, but Gaiam's are consistently ranked among the very best. (If you don't believe us, just check out the more than 900 4-star reviews this one has on Amazon.) It's light enough to carry to and from yoga class with ease and has extra-thick cushioning—perfect for all those sun salutations she'll be doing.

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Vans Authentic Core Classics

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To buy: $50; zappos.com

Sleek sneaks are never out of style, especially this crisp white pair of Vans. She'll love slipping them on with a variety of looks: with her yoga clothes after class, with jeans on the weekend, and maybe even with a business-casual look for work. Not sure she'll go for white? These shoes also come in black, gray, and two shades of blue.

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Wine Soaps

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wine soap

Uncommongoods.com

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To buy: $28; uncommongoods.com

These are some seriously good suds, and the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life. The set includes four all-natural vegan and gluten-free soaps in beautiful packaging—no gift wrap necessary! They're made with notes from popular wed and white blends, such as chardonnay and pinot noir.

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Foreo Issa 2

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To buy: $169; foreo.com and amazon.com

Meet our favorite electric toothbrush: It's made of 100% waterproof silicone, ideal for sensitive teeth; has 16 variable speeds; vibrates at a whopping 11,000 pulses a minute (see ya, plaque); and looks totally gorgeous on your bathroom sink. Oh, and one charge lasts for a full six months, so you don't have to worry about charging it each night.

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Diptyque Baies/Berries Scented Candle

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To buy: from $35; nordstrom.com

It's the perfect item to have on hand for secret santa exchanges, white elephant gifts, or that coworker you don't know well enough to shop for. Diptyque candles smell completely amazing, and this berry scent is one of our all-time favorites.

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HelloFresh Gift Card

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To buy: from $7; hellofresh.com

Help her kick off her healthy-eating resolution right with a gift certificate to this popular meal kit service. One-time or subscription gifts are available, and you can also choose between classic meals (which contain meat and fish), vegetarian, or larger portions for families.

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Minted 'Pining for Pineapple' Print

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To buy: from $21; minted.com

Your favorite fruit lover will appreciate this print for her kitchen (pineapples are a symbol of hospitality). Minted lets you personalize your gift with your choice of frame (17 different options are available), print size, and material used.

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Brooklinen Classic Core Sheet Set

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To buy: from $129; brooklinen.com

When it comes to sheets, we have many, many favorites. (Here are some we love that keep you cool, and the extra-soft linen ones you should have on hand in summertime.) But few sheets compare with Brooklinen's. Multiple Health staffers rave about the ridiculously soft and lightweight cotton percale weave, which just gets better and better with each wash. The chic patterns are a bonus, although you can't go wrong gifting classic white.

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Le Creuset Salt and Pepper Mill Set

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To buy: $65; lecreuset.com

When in doubt, a salt and pepper mill set is always a great choice, and this one from Le Creuset is the best of the best.

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Thrive Market Gift Card

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To buy: $50 and up; thrivemarket.com

For healthy foodies, there’s no better place to shop than Thrive Market. The up-and-coming online grocer organizes all items sold on the site into easy-to-shop value categories, such as gluten-free, keto, vegan, paleo, and raw. She’ll love shopping from a mix of tried-and-true brands like Larabar, Nuttzo, and Bob’s Red Mill along with Thrive’s own label, and prices are lower than she’ll find in most grocery stores. Also good? The site just launched a new wine category, which features varieties that are organic, biodynamic, and free of added sugar.

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Verilux HappyLight Full-Size 10,000 Lux Light Therapy Energy Lamp

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To buy: $100; amazon.com

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is real, and one of the best ways to combat it at home is with a light therapy box. The National Institute for Mental Health recommends one that delivers light at 10,000 lux, and this highly reviewed lamp from Verilux fits the bill. Soaking up its artificial glow for 20 to 60 minutes a day may help ease SAD symptoms and boost mood and energy. Gift it to that person in your life who's been missing sunny summer days.

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil

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To buy: $38; sephora.com

She'll shine bright like a diamond with diamond-dusted highlighter from Fenty Beauty. The oh-so-sparkly formula looks good on all skin tones, and is formulated without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.

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Brooks Fly-By Half-Zip

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To buy: $85; roadrunnersports.com

Chilly winter runs just got a lot cozier, thanks to this durable half-zip. She'll love the thumbhole cuffs and front pockets to stash her phone, keys, and credit card.

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Classpass Gift Card

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To buy: from $50; classpass.com

Does she spend more money on boutique fitness classes than she does clothes? Trust us, she’ll appreciate some Classpass credits. A membership will give her access to hundreds of popular studios in cities throughout the U.S., and the easy-to-use app makes booking (and rescheduling) classes a breeze.