Today, we will be discussing ideas for how you can celebrate Father’s Day with the men in your life with some healthy Father’s Day grilling ideas and fun activities. Physical and mental health are indeed important factors in one’s life. It is important to note that social health is just as important. How you interact with those around you, like your friends, family, and coworkers can have a big impact on your life. Strong interpersonal relationships are part of the foundation for being emotionally balanced and giving you a sense of purpose in life. As you go through this blog, we hope one of these healthy Father’s Day grilling ideas and fun activities will so you can finds ways to develop your relationships with the men in your life.
An outdoor activity you can try is barbecuing. You can grill meat (i.e. chicken, beef, turkey, etc.), seafood (i.e. shrimp, salmon, etc.) or even vegetables (i.e. corn, zucchini, squash, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, etc.). If you have enough time prior to or after grilling, you can cut the food into bite-sized pieces and make them into kabobs. Feel free to mix and match to find what best suits your taste buds. There are many delicious recipes online should you want to try any. Of course, be sure to monitor your serving sizes. If you’re able to, try using leaner meats with less fats and focus more on healthier options like vegetables and seafood. If you use any seasoning, season lightly or use things like lemon, limes, onions, or herbs (i.e. rosemary, thyme, oregano, etc.). After you’ve eaten some vegetables and meats, don’t forget to add some fruits! Check out our blog that discusses The Importance Of Fruit In Your Diet. There are many healthy Father’s Day grilling ideas so don’t be afraid to experiment! You can even invite family, friends, or neighbors.
Next, let’s discuss some fun Father’s Day activities you can do. They can be done indoors or outdoors, depending on where you have space. For example, if you have any interest in museums, you can take a free virtual tour. This link shows you a list of about several places you can look at for their online exhibits or participate in an interactive virtual tour. It can be a nice way to travel without leaving the comfort of your home. Another thing you can do is take a trip down memory lane together. You can tell each other stories from the past or do some scrapbooking as you reminisce about memorable moments.
If he has a favorite movie or TV show, you can have a movie night with his favorite snack while relaxing. For a more interactive activity, you can play board games or card games. For those who may only be able to communicate via video conferencing so you can still do some social distancing, these activities can be done online. There are free online versions of games you can play with others or you can share your screen on Zoom to watch a movie. All in all, these are just few of the ways you can develop your interpersonal relationships with those close to you while having healthy fun.
Overall, no matter where you may be, there are ways you can spend time with the men in your life in order to celebrate them. Let’s remember that Father’s Day shouldn’t be the only day to thank them for their efforts and hard work. Wishing a great day to all the men out there! Thank you for all the things that you do.
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To your Joy and Health,
Kay Loughrey, MPH, RDN, LDN
B.S. Nutrition & Food Science – Dietetics
University of Maryland, College Park | 2020