Searching for the perfect gifts for the healthy eaters in your life? Whether the occasion is big or small, the following list of must-haves has something to suit every budget. From kitchen items that keep plastic and teflon at bay, to essential lunch packing tools, there’s something for everyone!
You can use it to make your own gift wishes. So if someone asks you what you would want as a gift, you can pick something out of this list.
For those who prepare their own lunches, a great option for gluten-free, paleo and AIP eaters is one of the utensils that make packing up a breeze. This list has been tested and perfected for both practicality and ease of use.
You will find here things that are actually in my kitchen and that I use regularly.
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Must-have kitchen items
Some of the kitchen items in this must-have kitchen items list are so basic that you might already have them.
I highly, highly recommend using a kitchen scale for baking. Because, first of all, measuring the weight of the ingredients is much more accurate than using cups which makes baking much more fail proof. And, last but not least, it is very convenient: less washing up to do than when you use cups!
I love measuring spoons! They make it so easy to get exactly ¼ teaspoon or ⅛ teaspoon.
They are simply a must have in every kitchen.
This measuring cup is very convenient to measure your liquids like, for example, the quantity of water to add to your soup.
Cutting boards are another must have in every kitchen. I use wooden ones as I believe they are better for health than plastic ones.
Kitchen tongs are great for daily kitchen tasks like flipping whatever you're grilling or serving (zucchini) noodles and much more.
These are a staple in every kitchen, to store leftovers, meal prep or to make a small oven baked dish. I'm using glass food storage containers since I got rid of the plastic ones I had in order to reduce toxicity in my kitchen.
Faceted French Glass Jelly Jars
They are a real classic in France. Those versatile glass jars can be used to preserve your seasonal harvest (dried herbs…), homemade spreads or jams… You can use them again and again and again.
This Vegetable Spiralizer makes perfect vegetable spirals. I use this to make my Zucchini Noodles With Pesto (Gluten free, Vegan). But of course you can use it for other vegetables. I gifted this to my mother last Christmas, she was thrilled!
This hand held blender allows you to blend in any container. For example I use an immersion blender when I make my Chicken Noodle Soup (gluten free, AIP, paleo).
This high powered blender is amazing! It's easy to use and easy to clean. You can use your Vitamix blender to make nut butters, soups, healthy ice cream and much more. If you want some recipe ideas to make with it, check out my 20 Vitamix ice cream recipe roundup or my Cold zucchini soup or my Easy Pumpkin Pie without evaporated milk.
I use my Kuvings Juicer whenever I want to make myself a vegetable and fruit juice like my Zucchini and Apple Juice or my Beetroot and Carrot Juice.
I've been using a chef coat for many, many years. Why? Because with an apron my sweater sleeves and the sides of my chest weren't protected and I always ended up staining them. Lol! Cool thing is that you can have your name embroidered on it.
Non toxic cookware
I got this Cristel stainless steel frying pan when I decided to ditch the teflon for a safer cookware. It goes in the dishwasher and it is easily stored. You can see it in several pictures on my blog like in my Chicken Curry without coconut milk.
If you're looking for a high quality stainless steel sauce pan, look no further. This Cristel sauce pan is the best.
I love cooking in my Le Creuset cast iron skillet! I use mine on a daily basis. It's easy to wash and doesn't need seasoning. You can see it on a few of my recipes like my Gluten free Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry or my Sweet potato breakfast hash (AIP, paleo, whole30).
I absolutely love my Le Creuset Cast Iron Dutch Oven!! I use it several times a week. It is so easy to use and to wash and doesn't need seasoning. It is the kind of kitchen utensil that lasts a lifetime! You can see it being used in my Dutch oven pork tenderloin with oranges or my Chunky Carrot Soup and in many more Gluten free Dutch oven recipes on my blog.
Kitchen items for those who bring lunch with them
Healthy eaters often prepare their own lunches to keep control of the ingredients used in their dishes. Especially when they are gluten free, paleo or AIP.
So here are the utensils that I currently use and love (after trying many!) for my lunches at work which would make perfect gifts.
This is my everyday lunch box. This stainless steel lunch box is leak proof (so important!!), oven safe, plastic free and easy to wash.
I use this insulated lunch box whenever I want to bring a hot lunch with me at work. It stays hot for several hours and it doesn't leak so I sometimes bring soup in it.
Stainless Steel Isothermal Bottle
Since I have ditched plastic bottles I've been using this stainless steel isothermal bottle. You can of course choose from a large range of colors and if you don't like flowers you can choose plain colors.
Well in my opinion, this cool box is the best. It keeps your lunch perfectly cool for many hours.
Books
Here are some books that will make perfect gifts for the healthy eaters in your life, whether they are a beginner or not.
A Gluten-Free, Grain-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook by Danielle Walker
This cookbook offers recipes for all occasions, and every single one is free of grains, gluten, dairy, and refined sugar.
If you want more book ideas, you can check my Natural Health Resources page.
That's it for this list of my favorite kitchen tools that would make great gifts for healthy eaters. I hope you found some inspiring ideas. And if you want more gift ideas, you can check my Blogger gift guide.
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Fernande
Love your recipes
gohealthywithbea
Bonjour Fernande. Thank you for your message. I'm thrilled to hear that!