Your Dads will always hold a special place in your hearts. He is the
superhero who fought the bad guys so you could sleep at night, the coach who
patiently taught you how to fly a kite and ride a bike, and the best friend who
always made you feel special even after a long day at work.
It’s wistful to think that dads are slowly approaching their
twilight years. As adults, we are often so immersed with our own lives that we
overlook the fact that our once strong and active dads are ageing. It is now your turn to take care of your fathers and assess if their health and nutrients
are still optimized.
Keeping up with grandkids
Every dad dreams of seeing his children have kids of their own. They
long for the day when they could give their grandkids piggyback rides, take
them to the park, and teach them the things they taught their sons and
daughters when they were young.
Although enjoying quality time with their grandchildren is a
welcomed activity, tasks like running around and picking up after the kids
could be both challenging and physically exhausting.
When we finished college, some fathers were already in their 60s,” said Dr. Jimmy Bautista, Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead at Nestlé Health Science. “And with today’s fast paced lifestyle, they could be accelerating their body’s decline.
The mere idea of health problems is something most of us prefer not
to entertain. In the Department of Health's list of leading causes for
mortality in the Philippines, six of the 10 are non-communicable diseases,
which includes cardio vascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases,
and diabetes.
DOH defines non-communicable diseases as lifestyle-related diseases
that are linked with smoking, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and stress.
Are your dad’s nutrients
optimized?
As we honor our dads this coming Father's Day, let us remember the
importance that nutrition plays in the quality of his life.
Helping dads commit to simple lifestyle changes like choosing
healthier options and optimizing nutrient intake can be their body’s best
defenses against ageing and lifestyle-related diseases.
“Ageing is an everyday occurrence. As early as now, we need to remind our parents to start thinking about their health and how it affects their loved ones,” said Dr. Bautista. “It is important to incorporate a nutritionally optimized oral supplement into their diets to help enhance immune defenses and regain strength.”
For oral nutritional supplements to be optimized, they should
contain high quality whey protein, a heart-friendly fat blend, and moderate
levels of carbohydrates, prebiotic fibers, probiotics and high amounts of key
micronutrients.
By making proactive choices such as embracing an active lifestyle,
keeping a positive outlook, and regularly taking a nutritionally optimized oral
supplement, Filipino dads can fully enjoy fatherhood, be their family’s
bedrock, and watch their children and grandchildren achieve their dreams.
To know more about Nestlé Health Science’s nutritional therapy and
healthy ageing solutions, visit www.nestlehealthscience.com.
Much Love, Rochelle
