Meaning of the word "eat at pleasure, drink with measure" in English

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eat at pleasure, drink with measure

US /it æt ˈplɛʒər, drɪŋk wɪð ˈmɛʒər/
UK /iːt æt ˈplɛʒə, drɪŋk wɪð ˈmɛʒə/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that one should enjoy food freely but consume alcohol in moderation to maintain health and decorum

Example:
My grandfather always said, 'Eat at pleasure, drink with measure,' to explain his long life.
If you want to stay healthy at the party, remember to eat at pleasure, drink with measure.