How to Do Father’s Day the Right Way – Healthy Kosher Living for Stressed Out Dads

Does father know best? When it comes to health and well-being many dads are so busy working and taking care of everyone else they neglect to look after themselves.

This is the time of the year when the man of the house is in the spotlight and gets applauded for all that he does. Whether it’s having a catch in the backyard or catching a fish from a boat, or playing a round of golf or playing around with the remote control, fathers will be celebrating their day in all sorts of ways.

One thing that I am certain of is that there isn’t a man I know that is planning to go to the doctor’s office on Father’s Day. As a matter of fact, most men would prefer not to go to the doctor’s office any day. Their schedules, family responsibilities, and other activities (like those mentioned above) take precedent over taking care of themselves.

Let’s take Alan, for example. Alan is in his 50’s, goes to work in the morning accompanied by a cup of coffee, adds a few more cups of java throughout the day (skipping breakfast and lunch), dips into the candy bowl on his secretary’s desk, and then finally gets home late and eats a big dinner followed by an array of snacks until his head hits the pillow. Do you know someone like Alan? Although he is actually fictitious, his lifestyle is very real and shared by many men I counsel.

Believe it or not, the majority of the leading causes of death and disease are directly associated with what we eat and drink.  Take charge of your health by following some of the following tips that may help you cut your risks and lengthen your life:

Ditch the salt and shake the spice. Controlling salt could mean controlling blood pressure. Kosher meats are already salted without adding any extra. An average pickle provide a whopping 1800 mgs of sodium and a bowl of soup could supply 1500 mgs.  Skip the salt shaker and instead, enjoy the many health benefits various seasonings and spices.

And here’s a tip to take stock in: The best investment you’ll ever make to protect your family’s future is an investment in your own health. It’s a safer bet than gambling with your life.

Dads, what are your stay fit regimens and health routines? Please let me know with a comment or two.