Dr. Oz’s 12 Days of Christmas: Hottest Holiday Health Gifts

Dr. Oz counts down the 12 days of Christmas, revealing the hottest holiday gifts to help you and your loved ones look younger, feel better, and get healthier for 2012. Sorry, this contest is now closed.

Day 1: Cook healthier with a Vitamix® Blender.

You’ve heard that eating 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is important for a balanced lifestyle that includes a low-calorie, high-fiber and protein-filled diet. By doing so, you can also lose up to 17 pounds a year. Much more than your average blender, the Vitamix can help you reach your fruit and veggie quota. This incredible kitchen gadget can cook, purée, chop, grind, whisk, whip and juice. Use it to create Dr. Oz’s Belly-Blasting New Year’s Soup. Cost: $500

Dr. Oz’s Belly Blasting New Year’s Soup

2 cups veggie broth

1 can fire-roasted tomatoes

1 can chickpeas (loaded with fiber to help you feel full longer)

2 cloves of garlic

1 tbsp of chili powder (contains capsaicin to help rev up your metabolism)

½ cup chopped cilantro

¼ cup lime juice (reduces insulin spike you get after eating)

For the full recipe, click here. 

Day 2: Get better sleep with a Comfort Revolution Hydraluxe™ Bed Pillow.

Sleep is not only essential for optimal health, but it’s also an important step if you want to lose weight. The recommended amount of healthy sleep each night is 7-8 hours, but that can be difficult, especially if you’re experiencing hot flashes. To ease sleep, go to bed with something really cool: the Comfort Revolution Hydraluxe Bed Pillow. It offers support for your head and neck, plus the blue gel lining stays cool all night for the best rest possible. Cost: $70

Day 3: Look and feel younger with Peter Thomas Roth® Instant FIRMx Eye™ cream.

If you suffer from the same beauty problem as Dr. Oz – under eye bags – try his secret weapon: Peter Thomas Roth’s Instant FIRMx Eye. This amazing cream acts like starch, tightening, firming and smoothing the under-eye area. Use prior to applying makeup. Cost: $38