Healthier Christmas hampers

CHRISTMAS is a time for overindulgence, but here are some festive hampers that, if not exactly guilt-free, can be considered the healthier option.

LUXURY CHRISTMAS HAMPER

£100, planetorganic.com THIS beautiful white wicker hamper is packed full of organic festive treats, including chestnuts, Christmas cake, 65 per cent dark chocolate and panettone — it’s also comes with a bottle of organic prosecco and a small candle.

GLUTEN & WHEAT-FREE BASKET

£60, virginiahayward.com IDEAL for anyone who has coeliac disease or an intolerance to gluten or wheat, this includes shortbread, Genoa cake and Mrs Crimble’s Cheese Straws, plus a bottle of shiraz.

THE GRAND DIABETIC GIFT HAMPER

£75, britishhamper.com BRIMMING with low-sugar treats such as twice-baked olive, walnut and pimenton toast, fruit loaf and sugarfree chocolate chip biscuits, as well as preserves naturally sweetened with fruit (rather than cane) sugar.

HAPPY HEALTHY CHRISTMAS HAMPER

£69, moralfibrefood.com WITH Indian cranberry chutney, pumpkin seed oil and hazelnut and carob nut butter, this is an interesting take on the Christmas hamper.

You’ll also find a multivitamin drink and the brand’s snack pots, which include Courgette Crunch: small bites made with cashews, linseeds and farm- fresh courgettes. All the products are gluten and dairy-free and there’s a handmade Christmas decoration for your tree.

GLUTEN-FREE CHRISTMAS HAMPER

£150, myhealthynibbles.co.uk A HAMPER packed to the brim with gluten-free goodies. As well as hummus crisps and chilli and herb olives, there’s Matcha Tea and t+Immunitea — a green tea blended with vitamin C, echinacea and ginseng to support your immune system.

THIS WORKS THE BIG SLEEP

£70, veryexclusive.co.uk WHAT better present could there be than a good night’s sleep? This hamper contains everything you’d need for just that, including a pillow spray, bath soak and eye mask all loaded with This Works’ aromatherapy blend of lavender, chamomile and vetiver essential oils — thought to encourage a relaxed state which aids deeper sleep.

COWSHED ULTIMATE HAMPER

£100, selfridges.com PRESENTED in a handsome wooden case are nine luxury Cowshed washing and moisturising products made from organic, natural ingredients and free from parabens, chemicals and sulphates.