David H. Murdock Quotes

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David H. Murdock

Profession : Businessman

Birth : April 11, 1923

By eating many fruits and vegetables in place of fast food and junk food, people could avoid obesity.

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

Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and other varieties have anthocyanins that can help reverse some loss of balance and memory associated with aging.

David H. Murdock

We sell only fresh fruit and vegetables. I sell no saturated fats or anything like that.

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

I never have anything go wrong. Never have a backache. Never have a headache. Never have anything else.

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There's all kind of things going on in the world that I don't like but I can't change. But at least I can say, 'Change the way you eat!'

David H. Murdock

My plant-based diet plus fish is to credit for my low blood pressure, high energy, and robust immunity.

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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.

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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.

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Even though I am Chairman of Dole Food Company, I do most of my own grocery shopping.

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When I open my mouth, the room rings.

David H. Murdock

I'll match wits with anybody. I don't care if they have the top degree in the world.

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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.

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My day begins a little before 6 A.M. I never set an alarm clock.

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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

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

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.

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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

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