Gut-Focused Giving: A Digestive Dietitian's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to show your love and care than by gifting something thoughtful and beneficial for a friend or family member dealing with digestive challenges like IBS, LPR, GERD, or acid reflux? The holidays can be a difficult time for individuals managing their digestive symptoms as they may be around certain triggers that can exacerbate digestive symptoms. Many of the products below will be linked to my Amazon storefront & are beneficial for both managing symptoms and overall gut health! ♡
This ultimate gut-health holiday gift guide is designed to provide comfort, support, and joy to those seeking relief from digestive symptoms. Let's discover the perfect gifts for a healthier gut!
Reduce FODMAP symptoms during meal times with Fodzyme
Products such as Fodzyme can help reduce the stress around eating high-FODMAP foods and allow friends & family to enjoy the foods they love as they travel during the holiday season! Use code “MOLLY RD” for 15% off your purchase!
Keep hydrated all day with the Stanley Cup
Staying hydrated throughout the day is essential to promote regular bowel movements and prevent instances of constipation especially in individuals with IBS! Products like the Stanley Cup can be helpful in tracking and reaching daily hydration goals.
Increase protein intake with Drink Wholesome
Finding a low-FODMAP protein powder can be difficult for those with IBS, luckily the search is over! Drink Wholesome's low-FODMAP formula supports your digestive wellness without sacrificing taste, and can help add gentle nutrition to quick meals or snacks throughout the day. Use code “FLORA” for a discount!
Stay comfortable when struggling with the bloat
Comfortable clothes such as lounge pants and sweatshirts are extremely comforting to have on-hand when bloating is significant. Some great options such as joggers and comfy sweatshirts can help your loved ones enjoy the day in comfort & style!
Unwind with soothing, bloat-friendly teas
Herbal teas such as fennel, peppermint, and ginger can help in alleviating gas, soothe bloating, and relax muscles in the digestive tract. Additionally, ginger tea in particular is anti-inflammatory and may help reduce inflammation in the digestive tract! Find herbal teas + more linked on Molly’s Amazon storefront!
Help fuel your microbes on-the-go with SunFiber
SunFiber’s on-the-go fiber packets provide 6 grams of low-FODMAP, prebiotic fiber plus a probiotic blend to fuel your gut microbes throughout the day! This particular supplement can be beneficial for individuals struggling with both constipation and diarrhea and it is simple to incorporate into meals such as smoothies or oatmeal.
Perfect for coffee lovers: DAYES Coffee
DAYES Coffee is a low-caffeine, low-acid coffee designed to be a gentle caffeine option for those experiencing digestive issues! This high-quality coffee is the perfect morning addition for the coffee lover in your life, use code “FLORA” for a discount!
Enhance your fiber-rich snacking
Improve snack time with a microwaveable popcorn popper, which allows for easy, fiber-rich snacking throughout the day! Find a simple, BPA-free version here!
A digestive dietitian’s must-reads for gut health
For the reader in your life books such as, “The Mind-Gut Connection”, by Dr. Emeran Mayer among others can help gain insights and knowledge to empower one’s healing journey!
Building a bed-time routine for optimal sleep
Stress management and a bedtime routine play pivotal roles in promoting gut health and managing digestive symptoms, particularly in individuals with IBS. Emphasizing stress management can help improve symptoms of bloating, abdominal pain, bowel movements, and enhance sleep quality which can also aid in managing digestive symptoms. Below are some products that can create practices that significantly improve gut health and quality of life in individuals with digestive disorders:
Melatonin gummies are a popular supplement that can aid in promoting restful sleep naturally. These are extremely helpful in those who struggle with irregular sleep patterns, find them here!
Incorporating daily habits at the end of the day, such as taking a bath or doing a skincare routine, can help in establishing consistency which can signal to the body that it is time to rest (and digest). One of my favorite habits has been establishing a skincare routine using OSEA products to relax at the end of the day! Use code “zucchiniwho” for 10% off!
Gift the ultimate gut health reset with the FLORA App
Finally, the ultimate gift for the individual struggling with digestive symptoms in your life, the FLORA app. The FLORA app is your complete guide to embracing key lifestyle habits to promote your best gut health! Discover reflux-friendly recipes, expert interviews, gut-healing meditations and so much more! Grab a gift card here.
We hope this helps inspire your holiday gift-giving, whether that’s a gift to yourself or a loved one!
xo,
Molly + the FLORA Nutrition Team
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