My own recipe for longevity includes considerable amounts of fruits and vegetables. An additional major responsibility for the maintenance of our bodies is regular exercise; at least 4 to 5 times a week. – David H. Murdock
I once in a while cheat and have a little ice cream, and then I kind of blame myself. – David H. Murdock
We take better care of the maintenance of our cars than we take care of the maintenance of our bodies. – David H. Murdock
Maybe some people will not agree, but I like to eat sardines in the morning for breakfast. I think some people will have a hard time eating sardines in olive oil or pickled sardines for breakfast. I guess that is why I am still single. – David H. Murdock
I expend a lot of energy in my 50-60 minutes of cardio and strength training every day. – David H. Murdock
I never have anything go wrong. Never have a backache. Never have a headache. Never have anything else. – David H. Murdock
No pills, not even aspirin, and certainly no supplements ever enter my mouth – everything I need comes from my fish and vegetarian diet, which incorporates many different kinds of fruit and vegetables every week. – David H. Murdock
Exercise your brain and body, keep engaged with work and friends, and feed your brain with a healthy, plant-based diet – as well as knowledge. – David H. Murdock
Personally, I like to juice up several different kinds of fruit and vegetables – which may include various combinations of bananas, red bell peppers, apples, carrots, celery, broccoli, spinach, parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. – David H. Murdock
It is never too late to change the way you eat – once you do, your body will thank you with a longer and healthier life. – David H. Murdock
I drink coffee in the morning and a few cups throughout the day. Among coffee’s health benefits are lower risk of Parkinson’s, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dementia. – David H. Murdock
My plant-based diet plus fish is to credit for my low blood pressure, high energy, and robust immunity. – David H. Murdock
Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and other varieties have anthocyanins that can help reverse some loss of balance and memory associated with aging. – David H. Murdock
I never had a boss in my whole life. I’ve totally destroyed anybody’s ability to tell me what to do. – David H. Murdock
By eating many fruits and vegetables in place of fast food and junk food, people could avoid obesity. – David H. Murdock
If someone paid me a million dollars to drink a glass of milk, I wouldn’t do it; maybe that’s because I don’t need the money. – David H. Murdock
I’ll match wits with anybody. I don’t care if they have the top degree in the world. – David H. Murdock
I try to eat as near perfect as possible, but once in a while I eat for my taste buds. For example, I occasionally like to treat myself to a small cup of chocolate frozen yogurt – plus toppings. – David H. Murdock
Even though I am Chairman of Dole Food Company, I do most of my own grocery shopping. – David H. Murdock
Many of the people I work with that are half my age complain that they feel tired all the time. I tell them: ‘Look at what you’re eating, how much you are exercising, and how much sleep you are getting.’ – David H. Murdock
At 88 years old – with every intention of living decades longer – I’m still running a company, writing articles, launching new ventures, and fully enjoying life. – David H. Murdock
Since acquiring major interests in Dole Food Company 28 years ago, educating the public on proper diet has constituted the agenda of the Dole Nutrition Institute. – David H. Murdock
