Happy Father’s Day: Let’s Talk About Fathers’ Health — The Silent Sacrifice
- cafeidly
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Every Father’s Day, we gift ties, shirts, or maybe a cake. We share photos with emotional captions. But do we ever stop and ask:
🩺 “How healthy is Appa, Papa, or Daddy — really?”
Our fathers — who once carried us on their shoulders, solved our problems, and worked long hours — often forget to care for their own health.
Today, let’s keep the gifts aside and give our fathers something better — attention to their health, both physical and mental.
💔 Why Indian Fathers Ignore Their Health
Indian fathers (and most Indian men) often say:
“I’m fine. Nothing’s wrong with me.”
They avoid hospitals, ignore back pain, blood sugar, or weight gain — all while juggling job stress, family expectations, and financial pressure.
🔍 Interesting Fact: According to a study, men in India are 30–40% less likely to go for regular health checkups compared to women. And by the time they do, it’s often too late.
⚠️ Common Health Issues in Fathers & Indian Men
Let’s break it down simply — like explaining to a 10-year-old:
1. 🍚 Diabetes (especially in India)
Many Indian fathers have a sweet tooth. Add to that a stressful job and no exercise, and you have a perfect recipe for diabetes.
Across all Indian cities, diabetes is spreading fast. Lack of physical activity and poor eating habits are the main reasons.
2. ⚖️ Obesity & Belly Fat
You’ve seen that typical "Indian uncle belly", right? That’s not just extra rice — it’s a sign of unhealthy fat storage, poor diet, and lack of movement.
3. 💓 Blood Pressure & Heart Problems
Late-night dinner, work stress, no exercise — this affects the heart.
High BP and cholesterol are silently damaging many Indian fathers’ hearts.
4. 🧠 Mental Health: The Hidden Pain
Men are told to be “strong”. So they don’t cry, they don’t share, they don’t talk.
But inside, many are suffering silently from:
Anxiety 😟
Depression 😞
Job stress 💼
Feeling emotionally distant 😶
Mental health is health too.
🥗 What Can We Do for Their Health?
Let’s not wait for disease to knock on the door. Let’s give our fathers better lifestyle tools starting today.
🥄 1. Switch to Whole Foods
White rice and maida are stripped of nutrients.
Switch to:
Unpolished millets like foxtail, kodo, barnyard 🌾
Unpolished rices are now common and easy to access!
These help regulate sugar, improve digestion, and keep weight in check.
🥣 2. Introduce Healthy Foods Without Force
Cook millet pongal, brown rice puliyodharai, or ragi dosa.
They’ll love the taste when it’s made with care. 😋
🚶♂️ 3. Encourage Light Movement
Ask Dad to join you for:
A 20-min walk after dinner
Playing badminton with friends
Trying out yoga or laughter therapy
Just 30 minutes of movement daily can change everything.
💬 4. Talk. Ask. Listen.
Say:
“Papa, how are you feeling really?”“You want to share something?”
Create a safe space where fathers feel they can open up — about body pain, mood swings, or work tension.
🧘 5. Encourage Mental Wellness
Teach deep breathing
Encourage them to follow long-forgotten hobbies.
Speak encouraging words to them.
Limit news, social media, and late-night work
Mental health = emotional immunity.
FAQs on Physical & Mental Health of Men
1. Why are Indian men more prone to diabetes and belly fat?
Indian fathers often have sedentary lifestyles, irregular meals, and job stress. Add in polished carbs like white rice and sugar — and the risk of diabetes, especially in metro cities like Bangalore, increases.
🟢 Try switching to brown rice and unpolished millets like foxtail or kodo for better sugar control and weight management.
2. What are the best foods for men dealing with lifestyle diseases?
Fathers with conditions like high BP, diabetes, or obesity should include:
Whole foods like vegetables, fruits, seeds
Natural foods like millets, dal, and brown rice
Limit fried snacks, sugar, and red meat
These help in building an obesity-free India and reduce dependence on medication.
3. What physical activity should working fathers do?
Even 20–30 minutes of walking daily helps improve heart health, sugar levels, and digestion.
Other simple exercises:
Climbing stairs 🚶♂️
Playing with children 👨👧👦
Easy yoga or pranayama 🧘
This supports weight loss and keeps joint pain away.
4. Why do generally men ignore their mental health?
Many Indian men are taught to “be strong” and not express emotions. As a result, stress, anxiety, and burnout are common but hidden issues.
They may smile outside but feel overwhelmed inside — like carrying invisible weight.
5. How can we support fathers mentally at home?
✅ Talk to them — not just about work, but about how they feel
✅ Encourage breaks, hobbies, and mindful practices
✅ Limit their screen time and news exposure
✅ Cook healthy meals together using millets or unpolished rice
These small acts reduce mental fatigue and make them feel valued.
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