HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
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> Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this
>true?
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> A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... Don't
>waste them on exercis e . 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.
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> Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
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> 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 del ivering 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
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> Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
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> 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! &nbs
>p;
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> Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
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> 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.
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> Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular
>exercise program?
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> A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No
>Pain...Good!
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> Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
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> A: You're not listening.... Foods are fried these days in vegetable
>oil. I n fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables
>be bad for you?
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> Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the
>middle?
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> A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You
>should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.
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> Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
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> A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans! Another vegetable. It's the best
>feel-good food around!!
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> Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
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> A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.
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> Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
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> A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape! !
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> Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had
>about food and diets.
