Maya’s 2022 Ultimate Nourish Your Body & Home Healthy Gift Guide

The holiday season is upon us, so I wanted to share some of my favorite items that I personally use and love. Pause and take a moment to learn about each product in what I consider to be The Ultimate Nourish Your Body & Home Healthy Gift Guide of 2022.

I was intentional about creating this gift guide to cover the various people and preferences on your shopping list. I also made sure to include several items sourced from women-led and people-of-color-founded businesses!  Plus, I know that everyone loves a deal so I’ve reached out to some of the businesses in this guide to offer special discounts.

Keep reading to get my 2022 Ultimate Nourish Your Body & Home Healthy Gift Guide so you can begin shopping with confidence that you’re not only supporting the health and well-being of those you love but also supporting businesses that make our world better.

Maya’s 2022 Ultimate Nourish Your Body & Home Healthy Gift Guide

Eating From Our Roots

I’m thrilled to add my forthcoming cookbook Eating From Our Roots, currently on pre-order, to the list of my favorite things! In my cookbook, I want to make it easier for you, and the home cooks on your list to enjoy the vibrant flavors of cuisines that may tug at a memory or tantalize your palette. You’ll rediscover foods that you grew up eating in the family kitchen as well as new recipes to try for the first time. 

Preorder Eating From Our Roots on Amazon

Goop cookware

Having a good set of pans makes it so much more fun to spend time in the kitchen. This particular set is made with upcycled materials and is heat resistant up to 450°C, so they are perfect for cooking at a variety of temperatures. Not to mention, they are good-looking pans so that you will be cooking in style effortlessly. Order here.

Material Cutting Board & Knife

Prepping produce or animal protein? A sharp knife and cutting board can transform your experience. You can chop, dice and slice as much as your heart desires. Having good kitchen tools makes your time in the kitchen more efficient.  The added bonus: both the cutting board and knives come from sustainable sources. Click here to purchase.

54 Thrones

Founder Christina Tegbe says: “My mission is to create intimate skincare experiences through traditional African beauty rituals.” The products of this brand pay homage to ingredients found across the 54 nations of the African continent. You might smell and feel Moroccan rose, Ugandan vanilla, Egyptian lavender in the beautifully packaged and curated body care products. I love the mini sets that are ideal when traveling.   In this season of dryness, 54 Thrones offers added moisture and a daily skin glow-up! Use code Maya15 for a 15% discount on any products.

Butter by Keba

If you’re about plant-based ingredients, essential oils, and phthalate-free naturally derived fragrances, Butter by Keba is an apothecary of affordable luxurious personal care  products.  Makeba Lloyd is an aromatherapy savant with deep experience and it shows in her handmade formulations. Check out the kit options that make super special unique gifts like the lotus nut duo. The hero ingredients are loaded with healing properties. Use the code MAYA20 for 20% off until December 31st, 2022.

Partake

Supporting BIPOC and female-owned brands is important to me. Partake was created in 2016 by founder and CEO Denise Woodard after her daughter Vivi was diagnosed with multiple food allergies. All products are certified gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and free of the top 9 allergens (wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, fish, sesame, and shellfish). There are a variety of cookies including crunchy and soft-baked versions such as chocolate chip and birthday cake. There is also a line of baking mixes that include brownies and pizza crust along with a pancake & waffle line in confetti and classic flavors. Yum! Purchase here.

NOW foods

I’ve been a lifelong consumer of NOW products. Growing up, we used NOW essential oils and body oils, and now, as a Registered Dietitian and mom, I use their supplements because they are an affordable brand that I trust. The eco-green multi is a great option to bridge any nutrient gaps for people who are looking for a blanket multivitamin. Cod liver oil is a good source of vitamins A, D, and omega 3 fatty acids, all of which provide support for immune and whole body health. Use code MAYAFELLERRD for 20% off through 12/31/23.

Chef  Will Coleman – bold spices

Looking to add some spice to your next meal? Look no further. Created and developed by Chef Will Coleman, bold spices are there to level up your cooking. Chef Will was Inspired by Motown City and created four spice mixes that pack huge flavors with super cute names like Backyard Barbecue, Home Cooking, Hibachi Nights, and Saturday Mornings. Check out his covered 4 spice kit. You will find a delightful burst of flavor in each jar! Purchase here.

Chef Joel Javier – Liquid Gold

Liquid Gold is like nothing you have ever tasted. Garlic lovers, stand up!  I’ve found your gold. You can put liquid gold on almost anything, eggs, rice, toast…seriously, you name it. Chef Joel Javier and Rachel are the creators and the husband and wife team behind Flip Eats– a Brooklyn-based food business curating unique dining experiences with seasonally driven New-American Filipino dishes.  There are 3 flavors ranging from hot to mild. I promise that you will need one of each. Gift yourself and your favorite fellow garlic lovers! Purchase here.

DWB  PETITE BOWE TRIO Skin Nourish + Glow Set

 I met Dr. Whitney Bowe for the first time on Good Morning America. She’s an incredibly talented scientist and award-winning dermatologist who developed a research-backed skincare line and is the brain behind the trending skincare technique of skin cycling. Among my favorite DWB products is the travel-size, giftable trio that features bestselling Petite Bowe Glowe™ Microbiome Nourishing Cream (and Refill), a clinically-proven day & night moisturizer that reduces the look of fine lines, deeply hydrates, and helps to strengthen the skin barrier. The trio also includes Petite Bowe Growe™ Pomegranate Microbiome Water-Enhancing Elixir. All products are 15mL / 0.5 FL OZ, and bundled together, you save 25%!

Dressed in Joy

Mikaela Pabon has made it her mission to infuse joy and vibrancy into her creations. Her clothes are stylish, colorful, and incredibly comfortable. Every time I wear her hoodie and joggers, someone pays me a compliment.  Her line has both athleisure and ready-to-wear. The ready-to-wear options are printed to order and take 2-3 weeks to arrive. Trust me when I tell you that they are worth the wait! Purchase here.

mindbodygreen

Mindbodygreen’s Postbiotic Body Lotion is a wonder for skin that wants to be well hydrated. The lotion is made with a unique blend of nourishing ingredients including shea butter, aloe vera, and moringa seed oil. These hero ingredients work synergistically to pull moisture into the skin and protect the skin barrier.  If you want to gift soft, dewy skin, consider this lotion. Use code MAYA20*

* Valid for new customers only. Discount applies to single purchases or the first month of new subscriptions. Limit one use per customer. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Our Pantry Pasta Set

Made by the fabulous Chef Silvia Barban, Our Pantry Cherry Tomato Sauce and Cherry Tomato Arrabiata are everything you need to make your pasta dreams come true. Your palette will thank you. In addition to being completely delicious, the sauces are vegan and utilize traceable ingredients with a focus on organic and regenerative farms. They are the perfect addition to your pantry. Use code SilviaFriends10 for 10 % off your next order.