Browsing: controlling food intake

In an exclusive interview at the Perdana Leadership Foundation, the venerable Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, at the ripe age of 98, shared insights into his illustrious career, the secret to a long, fulfilling life, and his views on the evolving landscape of medicine and social media in Malaysia. Dr. Mahathir, synonymous with Malaysia’s transformation over the last four decades, began the day with his routine, embodying the discipline he credits for his longevity. “The most important thing is not to grow fat,” he quipped, sharing wisdom from his mother about stopping when food tastes nice to avoid overeating. He remembers his mum saying, “When the food tastes nice, the tendency is to eat too much.”

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