Christmas is only a few weeks away and everyone needs unique and affordable gift ideas. Christmas gifts should be unique and the people on your list living a low carb lifestyle require special consideration. The usual gourmet gifts like Champagne and chocolates just won't do as they're high in carbohydrates. For more articles on living a low carbohydrate lifestyle click here.
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Here are five unique Christmas gift ideas to please all the gourmets and foodies on your list including low carbers and non dieters alike. And you can give most of these gifts without ruining your budget.

Mixed nuts and nut variety packs are great hostess gifts. High in healthy fats and moderate in protein, nuts are a delicious favorite for people on a low carb lifestyle. Nice nut selections can be found in most grocery stores. For unique gourmet nut gifts check out Nuts To You or Wolfie's Nuts.

Meat and cheese combo girts are popular with most people including meat lovers and they're perfect for low carbohydrate dieters. These gifts can be the ready to eat kind found through vendors like The Best Gourmet Gifts. Or you can purchase gourmet steaks shipped frozen through Omaha Steaks or Kansas City Steaks.

Seafood comes in a wide array of selections and online vendors offer the best quality. Many seafood companies ship overnight and your seafood gifts make elegant executive gifts for those on your gift list who are hard to please. Seawitch Lobster Company also offers convenient gift certificates so ypur gift recipients can customize their own unique gift.

Olives come in a myriad of flavors from many countries. These international treats are high in heart healthy fats and go well with many foods. If you're serving cheese platters, order a variety of gourmet olives to compliment your cheeses. And don't forget to serve olives in those special holiday cocktails like classic martinis. Click here for holiday drink recipes. Try these tried and true vendors who offer fast delivery, Olio and Olive, and Cyber Cucina.

Hot sauce or condiment gift selections come in a vast combination of delicious goumet gift packages. Whether you're shopping for an adventurous chili head or a fussy eater, these gifts have a lot to offer. For fiery gourmet gifts try The Hot Sauce Emporium. For tamer condiment gift selections like gourmet mustard and relishes check out The Gourmet Food Mall.
 

Healthy Low Carb Living on Low Carb Snacks with Amy Dungan, St. Louis Low Carb Examiner.