Our mothers play an important role in our lives, and Mother’s Day gives an opportunity to demonstrate how we feel. So let’s all show our caring in a heart-healthy way.
Most of us would do what we can to ensure our mothers lead full, healthy and long lives. So, instead of splurging on calorie, fat and cholesterol-laden chocolates, consider gifts with a heart-healthy difference.
1. Begin a walking program with mom. Make this a regular part of your routine and spend some quality time together trekking through the neighborhood or local trails. If you and mom are already in shape, go jogging or bicycling instead.
2. Encourage her to enroll in an exercise class at the local community center or gym.
3. If you are a daughter, you could sign up with mom for that exercise class. Showing her that you are also interested in taking care of your own health will please her.
4. Instead of going out to a restaurant for a Mother’s Day brunch, check on the Internet for some delicious, heart-healthy recipes, and make them yourself.
5. Remind mom to contact her physician and arrange her annual health checkup.
6. If mom has a problem with her weight, advise her to discuss a weight loss program with her physician. Make sure that exercise is part of her new quality-of-life regimen.
7. Package up in freezer containers healthy meals you are making for your own family and give them to moms who live by themselves and don’t enjoy cooking.
8. If mom has trouble sleeping, encourage her to go to bed an hour earlier. Relaxing in bed with a good book, instead of doing more housework, can help relax her.
9. If you want to give her chocolates for Mother’s Day, buy her the dark variety. A study discussed at an American Heart Association‘s Annual Scientific Meeting suggested that eating a small amount of dark chocolate each day for two weeks could improve circulation to the heart.
Have a fantastic Mothers Day.
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