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Nutrition and Exercise Scientist Kathleen Alleaume. Source: Supplied
NOT sure what to get your loved ones this Christmas? Why not give the gift of health?
To provide some inspiration, nutrition and exercise scientist Kathleen Alleaume cherrypicks her favourites.
FOR THE FOODIES
Make beautiful strands of “pasta†from zucchini, carrot and other vegetables using this nifty tool. It’s a great way to up the veggie count or reduce kilojoules if you are watching your weight.
The Spiralizer. Source: Supplied
Even heart healthy olive oil can add a few too many kilojoules. Being heavy handed with the olive oil can turn a light salad into a calorific creation. Using a mister is a healthier way to add a little oil to your pan, or put a final finish on your meal.
The Oil Mister. Source: Supplied
The perfect poached egg just got a little easier thanks to this silicon wonder. Topped on wholegrain toast, salad or sauteed vegetable, protein-rich eggs will satisfy hunger and prevent overeating.
Poached eggs just got easier. Source: Supplied
FOR FITNESS BUFFS
Music and exercise go hand in hand, but when it comes to workout headphones, we all face the same problem: will they stay in your ears? The Bose SoundSport headphones are snug-fit that won’t shake out or sweat out, even during high-intensity bursts. Exactly what you need to turn your workout into pure audio adrenalin.
These won’t fall out of your ears. Source: Supplied
Withings Pulse activity tracker
There are loads of fitness trackers on the market, but the Withings Pulse is certainly a tracker for the minimalist. It’s one of the smallest fitness-tracking pods that counts your steps, stairs climbed, sleep patterns and checks your heart rate. It also has a unique feature of measuring blood oxygen level, which is an estimation of your blood’s oxygen saturation.
Nice and simple. Source: Supplied
Make your practice your own with a personalised mat. CaféPress has a wide range of fun designs, or you can upload an image and design your own.
We all know strength training is important for muscles — it boosts fat burning — but getting to the gym after a busy day can be tough! These bands are a lifesaver, as you can use them anytime and anywhere. There’s a range of products with varying tensions, as well as a workout guide to get you started.
Here’s one example of a Bodylastics band. Source: Supplied
FOR THE FAMILY
The world’s first indoor trampoline park provides a range of activities to get all ages active, including mums and tots and skyfit group fitness classes. It’s designed to burn up to 1,000 calories in an hour, and is the perfect TV-free entertainment that will have the whole family bouncing off the walls (literally).
Looks like fun. Source: Supplied
FOR THE BLOKES
Men are the masters of the BBQ and would appreciate the Man-Law range of premium BBQ tools — perfect for the grill-masters in your life.
Work up a sweat minus the stink, thanks to Lululemon’s silverescent range. A great addition to any workout wardrobe.
Capture and share your world with friends. This little gadget can mount onto just about anything, helping to capture your experiences of hiking, biking, surfing, skating and more.
This book makes healthy cooking cool and fun. The boys in your life will be making badass peanut butter and banana muffins in no time.