Diary 1 - Interesting Encounters (16 & 22 Nov 2009)

While travelling between Subang and Alor Star airports (16 Nov & 22 Nov 2009), I met two Malays who told me the followings.

"I am 65 years old now and seldom fall sick. My secret is not to choose the nice and tastey food in the commercial world. If you want to maintain good health, choose food that are not nice such as ulam (fresh vegetables) and fruits."

"My family is not typical Malays in terms of taking food. In fact, we follow much of the Chinese ways of good eating and drinking habits. For example, we take little rice, eat more vegetable and fruits. Soup is a must in daily diet. We steam the fish instead of cooking in curry. Nasi lemak is no longer our favorite. Our family health is pretty good for the general standard."

Food for thought: The Malay community in general has lower level of awareness on the effects of food on their health. I am very to meet both of them. Writing health books has enabled me to meet interesting peoples with common interests.