Every
father toils hard to provide for his family. He makes sure that all the
expenses and requirements of each member of his family are met satisfactorily.
You know! In the course of his struggle to put smiles on your face, he makes
sacrifices in his own inimitable ways.
Although
all the love and care which a father showers upon his children is difficult to
be reciprocated, some recognition was required and that is why we celebrate
every third Sunday of June as Father’s day. Surely, when kids grow into
adulthood, they realize how many sacrifices their fathers had made to raise
them. Some persons learn it when they become fathers of their progeny,
themselves.
How
would you celebrate? You may gift him anything which may be of his personal use
and he is not getting perhaps due to some other pressing needs of the family.
You can accomplish some task which might have been assigned by him to you some
time ago and you could not complete it then. You can express your thankfulness for
the affection you have been getting since your birth. One thing, you can do
very easily if you are living in joint family. Instead of gifting him
something, you can keep care of his health by providing him nutrients.
You
can Give 900 milligrams of DHA omega-3s a day to your father.
Our
brain is 60% fat -- and half of that is DHA, which keeps the brain cells
flexible, fluid, and communicating well. DHA also fights memory loss. Our body
can't make DHA, so we have to get it from food and supplements. We get our DHA
from algae-based capsules - not fish oil - to limit concerns about toxins in
fish. You may opt for fresh or canned salmon, canned tuna, trout, sardines,
walnuts, avocadoes, canola oil, and flaxseeds. Along with olive oil, these
memory protectors are the only fats you should even think about providing him
for eating.
You
Can give him oodles of fruits and
vegetables. Their nutrients are
vital brain food. Provide him with 1,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D3 a day and 1,200 IU after age
60. Vitamin D3 helps blood flow to his brain, among many other benefits.
You Can Provide Season
foods with turmeric. Most yellow
mustard has turmeric. A daily teaspoon may help clear cellular waste from his brain.
Why are we beating this drum again? Impressive new research just reinforced
their importance -- especially of fruits, vegetables, and DHA -- as a secret
sauce against the brain shrinkage seen in Alzheimer's disease.
Simply,
you may ask your mom or wife to care that his meals are supplemented with some
of the following items.
1.
Apples:
An
apple a day keeps the doctor away: a very clichéd saying but very true.
Phytochemicals, present in apples, act as an anti-inflammatory and also prevent
the blood from clotting. It is also high on fibers and vitamins. An apple also
makes the perfect snack for someone who is always on the go. Plus it is
available in different varieties, so your father might not get bored of it
soon. Add a few chopped pieces of apple in his Greek salad making it healthier.
2.
Almonds:
You
might have been avoiding giving nuts to your father for the oil they contain.
If yes, then bring it back to his plate because this oil is actually healthy
for his heart. The Vitamin E that almonds contain helps in keeping his
cholesterol level under control. Like apples, almonds are also high on fiber
and Vitamin content. Again a perfect 5 PM snack. Add to his heart's health by serving
him 4–5 soaked almonds each morning with his breakfast.
3.
Soy:
Soy
is not a very tasty option but it's really good for his heart. Soy protein can
prevent him from having a stroke. It is also a great replacement for the red
meat that you've been trying to cut on for him. This will help in reducing the
intake of saturated fats. Add a few chunks of soy to his rice or stir fry it
with the veggies. You can also use soy milk as a substitute for regular milk,
for making milk shakes and with his morning cereal.
4.
Berries:
Strawberries,
cranberries, blueberries, mulberry, huckleberry, gooseberry and all the other
berries are a pack load of vitamin C. With so many flavors your father can
possibly never get bored of eating berries. Apart from vitamin C they also
contain calcium and beta-carotene. These fibrous fruits are perfect with
breakfast oats or with yogurt. Out of all these berries blueberry has the most
nutrients that will keep his heart healthy.
5.
Salmon:
His
heart will love him for the fresh salmon. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids.
This will help his blood from clotting. It is suggested that he should be given
fish (sea food) at least twice a week for a healthy heart. Opt for grilled fish
and avoid spicy seasoning. You can also add a dash of lime to it for an
excellent flavor and add it to his green salad.
6.
Tomatoes:
Tomatoes
contain lycopene (a phytochemical) that is known to lower cholesterol, cut risk
of colorectal cancer and heart disease. Studies show that men who regularly eat
food rich in lycopene have lesser chances of developing prostate cancer and
heart disease. He might want to start enjoying tomato sauce as it has more
lycopene. Cooked tomato works much better on his body that raw ones. So start
adding it to his vegetables and salads. Tomato is also known to improve memory
and other signs of aging.
Green
leafy vegetables and olive oil are vital for maintaining a healthy heart. One
serving of leafy greens a day can be key to preventing heart disease. So add
them in plenty to his daily diet!
7.
Whole Grain:
Starting
the day with whole-grain cereal may lower the risk of heart failure in the long
run, as whole grains protect against coronary heart disease.
8.
Oats:
Start
his day with a bowl of oats! Oats are full of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, foliate, and potassium, and can help lower cholesterol levels and keep arteries
clear.
9.
Brown rice:
It
may be a better choice over white because it has an ingredient that protects
against high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. It is also a good source of fiber
and helps lower cholesterol levels in the body.
10.
Red Wine:
You
may ditch his beer and whiskey and serve wine to him. Antioxidants in red wine
called polyphenols may help protect the lining of blood vessels in your heart.
The
above suggestions are made just to keep in mind that if your father keeps his
health well, you will continue to have his blessings which are necessary for
your happiness.
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