#5 – A supplement store gift certificate

You don’t need anything fancy, just a multi vitamin, greens powder, and maybe a quality vegetarian protein powder. But the cost of  these can add up quick, so a gift certificate to a reputable store can really help.

#4 – Food Dehydrator

You can dry fruits, vegetables, and herbs, as well as make raw food recipes with a simple food dehydrator. It’s a perfect gift for someone who loves adventurous food preparation.

#3 – The book, “High Raw” by Kevin Gianni

Kevin has put together an amazing book about eating raw, including tips on how to make the transition. Kevin chronicles his story, including how he overcame illness and increased his energy by  switching to a vegetarian and eventually raw diet.

#2- A blender to create delicious blender drinks and meals

For about $60-$100 you can get a machine to blend up fruits, veggies, nuts, protein powder, and seeds to create a nutrient dense complete meal to overcome busy mornings or to create the perfect snack or dessert. Once you get started “blending your nutrition”, you’ll be amazed at what you can create.

#1 – Easy Veggie Meal Plans

If you want to take your vegetarian eating to the next level, or if  you simply want to learn how to go without meat in your diet, this is great news.

You can get – or give – this 90-day easy vegetarian meal plan. You’ll discover everything you need to know about following a veggie nutrition plan.

Click here to get started with the Easy Veggie Meal Plans!

This is the perfect program for anyone in your family or group of friends who wants to lose fat without animal products.

So those are the 5 best nutrition presents you can give – or receive – this year.

Happy Holidays!

The Organic Center issued a press release a few months ago First-Ever Estimate of the Dramatic Reduction in Pesticide Risk Possible through the “Organic Option”.

Conventional Fruits and Vegetables with the Highest Pesticide Dietary Risk Index Scores: Domestic

Fruits
Cranberries: 178
Nectarines: 97
Strawberries: 56
Peaches: 54
Pears: 48

Vegetables
Green beans: 330
Sweet bell peppers: 132
Celery: 104
Cucumbers: 93
Potatoes: 74

Conventional Fruits and Vegetables with the Highest Pesticide Dietary Risk Index Scores: Imported

Fruits
Grapes: 282
Nectarines: 281
Peaches: 266
Pears: 221
Strawberries: 78

Vegetables:
Sweet bell peppers: 720
Lettuce: 326
Cucumbers: 317
Celery: 170
Tomatoes: 142

Part of the definition of food labeled organic is that it must be produced without most conventional pesticides and synthetic fertilizers and without antibiotics, growth hormones, genetic engineering or irradiation.