Posted on 12/14/2004 9:12:29 AM PST by carlo3b
HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION 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 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 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: 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!
Author unknown, but should be sainted.. :)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 - strawberries in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming - WOO HOO! What a Ride!"
My present to my FReeper buddies.. NO GUILT.. Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.. :)
You need to try out and post some low-carb eggnog recipes, man!
I thought eggnog WAS low-carb!
Ooops! Sugar. I forgot. Well I guess you could use Splenda.
I'm going to be out of town for the holidays. So Merry Cristmas and Happy New Year ahead of time.......Don't forget to turn up your sound.
This should cheer up even the grumpiest bahhumbuggers. Just click on all of the reindeer.
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LowCarb HOLIDAY EGGNOG OK, ok, so it isn't as much low carb as much as low sugar..
I really don't swear by it's taste.{{{{SHUDDER}}}} but you asked.. I delievered!!.. :)Pour 1 1/2 cups egg substitute into bowl. Add artificial sweetener and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in vanilla, evaporated skim milk, fat-free half-and-half, and brandy extract. Chill for 24 hours to blend the flavors. To serve, stir well and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- 1 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 2 tablespoons artificial sweetener (Nutrasweet, aspartame, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla
- 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated skim milk
- 3 cups fat-free half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon brandy extract
- Nutmeg
2 cups of half and half
2 eggs
2 table spoons of splenda
add nutmeg to taste
add alcohol to taste (usually 2 shots)
blend together
should make 2 generous portions of Egg Nog
ENJOY
I thought he said low carb - not low fat - lol
WONDERFUL LINK.. Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.. and A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I'd drink yours before mine.. THE BOOOOOZE.. :)
Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
A: Are you crazy? HELLO .. Cocoa beans . another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around!
The author is definitely a man/woman after my own heart.
Thank you for the grins ((((((((Carlo)))))))))
Outstanding!
Merry Christmas, carlo3b
Merry Christmas!
What's with this odd word "extract"? :)
At about 10 net carbs per portion (assuming 0 for the chosen alcohol)
I believe it's a baking extract with all of the flavor and none of the fun. )<;
Thanks for the ping!
Thanks... I figured it was probably some such crime against nature.
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