As we age we often find ourselves concerned for our parents' health like they once were for ours. A healthy gift for a father expresses your love and care for him, while at the same time expressing the hope that he may enjoy many more happy and productive years in the future. As long as his personal tastes and interests are taken into consideration, your father need not be a health nut in order to appreciate your present.
Fitness Equipment
Proper exercise is a key component to healthy living. Many of us lead sedentary lifestyles which can lead to health concerns. Treadmills, stationary bikes, weight sets and other fitness equipment can encourage activity and exercise. You may also consider giving a gym membership as either a supplementary or stand alone gift. A session with a personal trainer can also be considered, an option suggested by Dr. Andrew Weil.
Food
A proper diet is another key component of a healthy lifestyle. Gift baskets filled with healthy foods, such as fruit, nuts and dark chocolate, make for an excellent option. RedEnvelope offers a Classic Fruit Basket, as well as a Godiva Indulgence Gift Basket, which is filled with dark chocolates. For fathers with a green thumb, consider gardening gifts. Starter herb and vegetable kits, which can be purchased through RedEnvelope as well, make for a healthy gift option for veteran gardeners and novices alike.
Cooking Gifts
Cooking your own food instead of going out to restaurants or through the drive-thru can have considerable benefits. Cooking utensils might have a more lasting impact than a food basket. Gifts that promote healthy cooking are best, such as a steamer, which MayoClinic recommends as a healthy way to prepare meats and vegetables. Cookbooks with healthy recipes can also promote healthy cooking at home.
Home Gifts
Poor air quality can lead to illness. An air purifier cleans the air, leading to better in home air quality. Plants can also help purify the air. English Ivy, Spider Plants and Rubber Plants are among those that are best at filtering the air. Dr. Weil also recommends music as a way to relax and also give us energy and inspiration. He suggests gift certificates for music downloads if you aren't sure what type of music he'd prefer. You can also consider a gift certificate to a store that sells CDs.