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Health Question & Answer Session
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> Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this
> true?
> A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't
> waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up
> your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can
> extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer?
> Take a nap.
>
> Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
> A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and
> corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an
> efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain?
> Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy
> vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily
> allowance of vegetable products.
>
> Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
> A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine,
> that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even
> more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms
> up!
>
> Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
> A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one.
> If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.
>
> Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular
> exercise program?
> A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!
>
> Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
> A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!!... Foods are fried these days in vegetable
> oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables
> be bad for you?
>
> Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the
> middle?
> A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You
> should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.
>
> Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
> A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It's the best
> feel-good food around!
>
> Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
> A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.
>
> Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
> A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!
>
> Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had
> about food and diets. And remember: "Life should NOT be a journey to the
> grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well
> preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand
> - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and
> screaming........ "WOO HOO, What a Ride & life I have had