You might have read this before, but for you who haven't, this is a good read on healthy diet....   (haha)

"In a desperate bid to find a doctor that actually knows what he is talking about I was directed by an old friend in the USA to this gentleman from China and it would appear he has some of the answers. I enclose below part of the transcript from my online consultation which you may find enlightening!



Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it. Don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speed up heart not make live longer; that like say you can extend life of car by driving faster. Want live longer? Take nap.



Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does cow eat? Hay and corn. What are these? Vegetables. So, steak nothing more than efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef also good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And pork chop can give 100% recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.



Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A: No, not at all. Wine made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine. That means they take water out of fruity bit; get even more of goodness that way. Beer also made out of grain. Bottoms up!



Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
A: If you have body and you have fat, ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, ratio is two to one, etc.



Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A: Cannot think of single one, sorry. My philosophy: No Pain, Good!



Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
A: YOU NOT LISTENING!!! .. Foods fried in vegetable oil. How 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 muscle, it get bigger. You should only do sit-ups if want bigger stomach.



Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
A: You crazy? HELLO . Cocoa beans! Vegetable!!! Cocoa beans best feel-good food around!



Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
A: If swimming good for figure, explain whales to me.



Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
A: Hey! 'Round' is shape!



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



AND...

For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies:



1. The Japanese eat very little fat
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the British.



2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the British.



3. The Chinese drink very little red wine
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the British.



4 The Italians drink a lot of red wine
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the British.



5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the British.



CONCLUSION...

Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you"