Mr Lee lived to a ripe age of 91 years old. He was practical in running the country. He was very practical too when it came to his health. Let's tap on his wisdom.
Food
- Eat less saturated fat.
- Eat more fish and soya bean curd, plenty of vegetables and fruits, wholemeal bread and cereals.
- Eat chicken without the skin.
- Typical breakfast: sugar-less soya bean milk and a small bowl of soya bean curd. When there is no soya bean, he takes cereal and milk.
- Typical lunch: fish or a small portion of meat, steamed green vegetables and lots of fruits such as pineapple and pomelo.
- Dinner is his biggest meal.
Exercise Regime
- Walk on the treadmill three times a day - 12 minutes in the morning, 15 minutes after lunch and 15 minutes after dinner.
- Before dinner, I used to swim for 20 to 25 minutes.
I am most impressed by this:
Even on overseas trips, he squeezes in his exercise routine, either before he starts the day, or in the evening before dinner.
His foldable stationary bicycle accompanies him if there are no gymnasium facilities in the places he is visiting.
Now, what excuse do we have?
Smoking and Drinking
- It is difficult for heavy smokers to quit. Do not start in the first place.
- Smoking makes food taste not as good.
- Smoking makes one lose his voice.
- Drinking gives one the belly which doesn't look nice in photos.
Death
Life is better short, healthy and full than long, unhealthy and dismal.References:
http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/why-lee-kuan-yew-switched-from-golf-to-running
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lee-kuan-yew-on-life-after-cabinet-and-death
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/staying-fit-anywhere-in-any-way
as of 17 Nov 2015
