Healthy Dieter Healthy Gift Basket
Complex carbohydrates and fiber pump up metabolism by keeping insulin levels low after you eat. This is important because spikes in insulin production signal the body that it's time to store fat, at which time your metabolism slows down and you burn fewer calories. Foods such as oatmeal and beans are good sources of fiber and complex carbohydrates, and we've included them to help in your weight loss goals.
Fiery spices help temporarily speed up the metabolism, and nuts (when eaten in moderation) can help shed pounds. Our included Fire of '47 Peanuts are a spicy treat that can help kick the metabolism into high gear.
What you drink can have a profound effect on weight loss as well. The antioxidant EGCG in green tea and the caffeine in coffee can both help your body burn more calories. For all of its wonderful health benefits, green tea's inclusion in our Healthy Dieter Basket was essential. With regard to coffee, some caffeine in your diet can help speed up your metabolism and thus burn more calories, but too much caffeine can have just the opposite effect. In light of this, we've included Well Bean Soy Blend Coffee which contains half the caffeine of regular coffee, plus delivers all the health benefits of soy products as well. Water is also essential to weight loss, but to keep it from getting boring, we've included Hint flavored water. Hint is all natural with no added sweeteners and zero calories.
The Omega-3 Fatty Acids found in salmon assist dieters by lowering the body's level of leptin. Many studies suggest that low levels of this hormone are associated with faster metabolisms and quick fat-burning capacity. So enjoy the delicious smoked salmon we've included!
Lastly, we know some of you are reluctant to give up your chips and other unhealthful snacks, so to make dieting a little easier we've included tasty Soy Crisps that are low in fat and include the health benefits of soy protein to help speed up the metabolism and Figamajigs--a healthy candy made with figs and dark chocolate. Figs contain vitamins A and C as well as calcium, magnesium and potassium--all of which may help curtail appetite and improve weight loss efforts. Figamajigs come in a portion-controlled 1.41 oz bag with only 150 calories and 4 grams of fat. They're perfect for taming the sweet tooth while providing you with 3 grams of fiber and a host of antioxidants!
To encourage exercising, we've also included a pedometer that measures steps, miles, and calories.
The Healthy Dieter Basket Includes:
- McCann's Steel-cut Oatmeal
- Glenny's 100 Calorie Brownie
- Well Bean Soy Blend Coffee
- Smoked Salmon
- Melba Toast
- Cool Beans Dip
- Green Tea
- Fire of '47 Spicy Peanuts or Wasabi Almonds
- Dried Apples
- Soy Crisps
- Hint Flavored Water
- Stacy's Pita Chips
- Pedometer
- Recommended Food Guide for Weight Loss
- Handmade Basket
Our Healthy Dieter Basket won't sabotage your favorite dieter's efforts and is a great diet-friendly idea for a:
- Birthday Gift
- Holiday Treat
- Congratulations Gift
- Diet Support Gift
- Easter Basket
- Mother's Day Gift
Well baskets aren't just "get well" baskets!!
Any healthy gift basket can be decorated for any occasion!
Pictures are for display purposes only. Actual products/decorations may vary.
Wellbaskets.com specializes in all-natural, healthy baskets with tasty, gourmet foods for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions such as housewarming, congratulations, thank you, thinking-of-you, and more! Our healthy get well baskets are appropriate for the basic cold as well as the serious illness, and our bath & spa baskets for women & new babies are filled with all-natural bath products. Give the gift of health--send a well basket today!
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Unforeseen high demands may occasionally necessitate an item substitution in a basket. The substitution will always be of equal or greater value. Please contact us if you need additional information.
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