Health Advice



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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 slop.

Q: Is beer or wine bad for me?

A: Look, it goes to the earlier point about fruits and vegetables.
   As we all know, scientists divide everything in the world into three
   categories: animal, mineral, and vegetable. We all know that beer
   and wine are not animal, and they are not on the periodic table
   of elements, so that only leaves one thing, right? My advice: Have
   a burger and a beer and enjoy your liquid vegetables.

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body, and you have body 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: If I stop smoking, will I live longer?

A: Nope. Smoking is a sign of individual statement and peace of mind.
   If you stop, you'll probably stress yourself to death in record time.

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: You're not listening. Foods these days are fried in vegetable oil.
   In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables
   be bad for you?

Q: What's the secret to healthy eating?

A: Thicker gravy.

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? Cocoa beans... Another vegetable. It's the best
   feel good food around!



I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had
about food and diets.

Have a great day and by the way... have a cookie: flour is a veggie!


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[Contributed by Peter]