The verdict is in. Half of the country is obese. This is not just a nutrition story. It’s a national alarm bell. The latest National Health and Morbidity Survey (2023) reports that more than half of Malaysian adults are now overweight or obese. This marks a sharp increase from 44.5% in 2011 to 54.4 percent in 2023. But weight is only part of the picture. Behind the statistics lies a much bigger truth. We’ve become disconnected from our food, our bodies, and the land. Chronic illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease are on the rise.
According to the World Bank, these non-communicable diseases cost us RM64.2 billion in 2021 alone, with RM12.4 billion in direct healthcare expenses. This isn’t just a hospital issue. It’s a food system issue. A lifestyle issue. And it starts with what’s on our plates. As a nation we are not eating enough greens. 95.1% consume only two servings a day, less than half the recommended five. food is medicine and we are committed to growing food that feeds not just your hunger, but your health.
Fresh, Organic, Local Vegetables Matter
Choosing fresh organic local vegetables is one of the most powerful steps we can take toward better health. Locally grown produce is harvested at peak ripeness, meaning it’s packed with more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than imported alternatives. Organic farming avoids harmful pesticides and chemicals, ensuring cleaner food for your body and safer practices for our soil and environment. By eating local vegetables, we not only nourish ourselves with real, nutrient-rich food—we also support Malaysian farmers and strengthen our local food system. Every carrot, cucumber, and leafy green you choose from a nearby farm is a direct investment in your health and your community.
Every leaf of lettuce, every slice of sourdough, every sprout in your bag of vegetables is a small act of resistance
against the culture of processed convenience. Our sourdough breads are not just delicious, they’re rich in natural prebiotics, easier to digest, and better for blood sugar control. More than a trend, sourdough is part of a return to eating the way our bodies understand.
What can we do to break the cycle?
- Add one more vegetable to every meal.
- Swap processed bread for sourdough.
- Move a little more, walk after dinner, stretch in the morning.
- Drink more water. Don’t underestimate this one.
- Eat together. Slow down. Talk about food. Make it a family value.
- Visit a farm nearby, buy local – EAT REAL FOOD
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