These Blue Zone-Approved Gifts Will Help Mom Live Forever (Or, As Close As Possible)

Daily movement is a core tenet of every Blue Zone community, and walking is one of the easiest ways to sneak in regular exercise without stress. With these cute sneaks from women-focused footwear brand Hettas, Mom can look as good as she feels while raking up her daily 10,000 steps. Aside from their obvious aesthetics, these shoes are designed specifically for women’s feet, and Mom will feel the difference.

Good news for your chocolate-obsessed mother: Studies link frequent chocolate consumption with a lower body mass index (BMI), which is associated with a longer life. She can savor these bars knowing that she’s doing good for her health. As a bonus, Spring & Mulberry chocolate is sweetened with dates, not refined sugars, and this particular set of bars has further benefits from chili flakes, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Pickleball is social, active, and competitive. It’s also credited with helping to extend the lifespan of the Seventh Day Adventists living in Lomo Linda California. If your mom loves getting competitive on the court but doesn’t want to disturb the neighbors, she’ll love this unique paddle from OWL—it’s the first paddle certified by USA Pickleball in the “Quiet Category.” Mom’s thwacks will be softened, but she’ll still nail her signature ace.

You’ll likely find a bottle of quality extra-virgin olive oil on every table on the island of Ikaria, a Blue Zone in Greece. Studies link regular olive oil consumption with a lower BMI, reduced blood pressure, and anti-inflammatory effects. TLDR: This stuff is liquid gold for a long, healthy life. And Frankie’s 457 organic EVOO has a full fruity flavor that wakes up light dishes as a finishing drizzle. It’s made from a single olive variety grown in sunny Sicily, so it’s almost like giving mom a trip to Italy.

We said it once, and we’re saying it again: Chocolate is healthy. So why not drink it, too? This one-of-a-kind hot chocolate maker produces the silkiest, most luscious liquid chocolate you’ve ever tried, so expect mom to be hooked. Better yet? It takes less than three minutes to produce a wow-worthy mug of fudgy goodness.

It’s hard to think of a more luxurious gift than a tray of the world’s sweetest strawberries, and these stunning fruits from Nara, Japan are sure to delight Mom’s taste buds. These berries are painstakingly produced and hand-harvested by Japanese farmers to protect their incredible sweetness and near-perfect shapes.

Even the most health-conscious mom may not know what’s really going on inside her body when it comes to nutrient deficiencies, hormones, and other predictors of aging. InsideTracker provides an in-depth view into important biomarkers for longevity with a single blood draw. The platform also uses AI to make lifestyle recommendations for better health. This is the perfect gift for your bio-hacker mom.

If your mom loves a hot bath at the end of a long day, this gift will elevate her home spa experience while relieving any nagging muscle aches and supporting a good night’s sleep. This bath soak from Asutra is made from magnesium chloride flakes that absorb directly into muscles for an ahhh-worthy experience, right at home.

Everything from House of Umami, from potent miso paste to instant dashi powder, is sourced directly from Japanese farmers, including this incredibly flavorful organic matcha powder. Prepare for Mom to be wowed by the fresh, complex, and umami-rich flavors this powder packs.

If Mom’s idea of a great night involves a warm breeze, a crackling fire, and a sky full of stars, she’ll love this swinging foldable camping chair from NEMO. It reclines just enough to comfortably get a view of the full Milky Way at night and is comfortable for lounging, eating, and reading around camp during the day.

If you can give Mom the gift of a perfect night’s sleep (on repeat), why wouldn’t you? This set from British beauty brand Neom promises a lot, but it works. The Intensive Skin Treatment candle has a gentle calming lavender scent, a spritz of the Sleep Mist on a pillow sets the mood for a snooze, and the Magnesium Body Butter administers 88mg of magnesium to soften and relax muscles as mom drifts off to dreamland.

We’ve seen functional beverages and functional training, but isn’t it about time our athleisure starts working for us, too? These adorable leggings from Elastique are outfitted with tiny beads that massage the lymphatic system as you move. Mom can sport these to the yoga or pilates studio, or simply wear them around town, and reap the benefits of lymphatic massage on the go.

Martie is an innovative online grocery store where Mom can find her favorite healthy foods for less, so this gift card will go a long way. From hearty breakfast options to lower-sugar sweets, this website is chock-full of Blue Zone-approved bites.

Social connections are essential to longevity throughout the world’s Blue Zones, and this deck of cards is just what every group needs to get deep. With smart and snappy conversation starters designed to unite generations, this is a family-friendly gift that will keep on giving.

Splurge on mom with this self-care gift. Researchers have documented the health benefits of regular sauna use, and this compact blanket brings all the heat of a traditional cedar-paneled sauna right to mom’s couch (or bed).

It’s officially Blue Zone-approved: In most of the world’s longest-living communities, adults enjoy wine regularly (like every day) in a social setting. This adorable and tasty bottle of sparkling Brut comes from Texas woman-owned winery BudHaGirl (and we won’t tell if Mom doesn’t share).

Mom can proudly show off the bounty of her flower or vegetable garden with this durable handmade basket. Activities that get people moving throughout the day, such as gardening, are a key tenet of many Blue Zones, especially in Okinawa, Japan. Low-impact, consistent movement may be even better for longevity than marathon running or intense strength training.