Longevity Secrets of Deceased Leaders
Recently, former Vice Minister of China’s Ministry of Health, Gu Yingqi, revealed the longevity secrets of deceased leaders such as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. Deng Xiaoping maintained a positive mindset, contributing to his long life. Chen Yun was extremely disciplined, limiting himself to just one small dish of thirteen peanuts per meal.Experts including Gu Yingqi compiled the "Healthy Red Book," disclosing that Mao Zedong was famously non-cooperative with doctors, making it difficult to change his habit of working late at night. Mao reportedly used sleeping pills for thirty years. Contrary to rumors, Mao only enjoyed braised pork after major victories or completing difficult tasks—merely treating himself.Zhu De, who once served as commander-in-chief of the Red Army, never smoked or drank alcohol and valued physical exercise throughout his life. After liberation, he maintained daily walks, adhering to the standard of walking without panting, fatigue, or a pulse exceeding 100 beats per minute.Deng Xiaoping focused on daily health maintenance. He bathed in cold water year-round; when unable to do so in old age, he switched to warm baths, taking a hot bath with a basin of soy milk added weekly—a beneficial skincare routine for dry skin.Compared to others, Chen Yun, who lived to 91, had the weakest constitution yet achieved longevity primarily because he was among the few top leaders to quit smoking early. His diet was strictly controlled: vegetables and tofu were staples, everything had portion limits—only thirteen peanuts, thirteen minutes of walking, and three minutes of meetings.Secondly, his wife, Ruomu, a renowned nutritionist, insisted on the principle of "five fruits as auxiliary," requiring Chen Yun to eat two bananas or another fruit after meals.