Give the gift of good health this Christmas

Presents fit for the purpose: Anna Clarke suggests 15 lastminute stocking fillers to satisfy the health buffs in your life

December is typically a time for unbridled indulgence: a period when hitting the Ferrero Rocher and Harveys Bristol Cream, hard, is not just acceptable, but positively encouraged. So it might come as some surprise that this year many Britons are foregoing the usual festive treats and hankering after health-conscious Christmas presents instead.

According to a survey by kitchenware e-tailer Vitinni, 55 per cent of us would like to find clean-living enablers such as Fitbits or yoga kit under the Christmas tree.

So, to satiate this new nation of wellness warriors, for whom “a nice bottle of something” now means kombucha, not cabernet sauvignon, we’ve rounded up our pick of alternative, last-minute gifts. Here’s to good health…

Withings Sleep pad

This minimalist-looking sleeping mat fits snugly underneath your sheet and promises much more than a good night’s rest, giving users analysis of deep, light and REM sleep, heart rate tracking and snore detection. You can also set it to automatically dim bedroom lights upon heading to bed, and even turn up your thermostat – creating a Zen space ready for some serious Zzzs. Best for: the sleep-deprived mum Available from: withings.com, amazon.co.uk and johnlewis.co.uk Price: £99.99

Motiv 24/7 smart ring

A super-slick fitness tracker, the lightweight titanium design of this dinky unisex device makes it seamless to wear 24/7, as intended. Cheaper than other wearable tech such as the Oura ring, it tracks your sleep, calorie intake, step pedometer and heart rate as well as a few extra nice-to-haves like Find My iphone. Wearers can also smugly share their figures with family and friends through the app.

Best for: the tech-obsessed nephew Available from: uk.mymotiv.com Price: £199.99 Joule Sous Vide by Chefsteps Now that “new year, new you” clean eating seems to have started an entire month early, cooking sous vide (slowly, in a temperature-controlled water bath) could be the key to keeping health-conscious dinner guests happy. As one of the smallest at-home sous vide tools on the market, this compact piece of equipment is easily storable and won’t clutter up your kitchen space.

Best for: the Francophile cook Available from: amazon.co.uk

Price: £147.42

The Pip stress tracker

Is Christmas prep bringing you out in hives? This pebble-like device could give a better understanding of why your heart and mind might be racing. Hold down the Pip’s sensor disc to get a breakdown of your electrodermal activity (basically, what’s going on in your sweat glands) to help map trigger areas and situations, and tackle them with guided meditation techniques. Best for: the stressed mum Available from: thepip.com and amazon.co.uk

Price: £139

All prices correct at time of going to print