Which Monkey are You?
Written by Jonathan Aluzas
Just a short one today, folks, and not Earth-shattering. Just wanted to quickly refer to a recent study that compared the long-term health of two rhesus monkeys; one who was fed a calorie restricted diet, and one who was allowed to eat like a human (i.e., no restrictions and absolutely no self-control).
The results, after 20 years?
The monkey on a calorie restricted diet, Canto, is a healthy stud and was recently rumored to be dating Megan Fox.
Canto: Lady Killer!
Owen: Beethoven's Brother?
The monkey who ate without restrictions, Owen, looks like Keith Richards would look right after eating Mick Jagger. In short, he’s a train wreck.
Wow, another study showing that eating a healthy, low calorie diet promotes health. I can hear the naysayers discrediting it because they were monkeys. But these naysayers are most likely bellying up to the food line at Hometown Buffet with Owen.
Good Lord! How many studies do we need to show us that if we eat healthy we’ll live better, longer lives?
Check the article out at http://tinyurl.com/kuhvjk
Jonathan Aluzas is the owner of Arena Fitness, a personal training and fitness center in Encino, California.
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2 Responses to “Which Monkey are You?”
Jonathan,
Only thing I didn’t like about the monkey study is it seemed to me that weren’t living naturally. Meaning they seemed to be in cages as opposed to living wildly and getting the natural exercise.
This study tried to prove that being really skinny was the healthiest way to go, as opposed to being fit. They need to do a study where the monkeys live in the wild, exercising naturally and compare skinny monkeys with normal monkeys (instead of fat ones) and see which is better!
-Rafi
Rafi,
I agree with you that a more complete study would include natural, active living. I think the point of this study, though, was just to show that eating within a reasonable calorie amount resulted in better health; less heart disease, cancer, etc..
I’m not a believer in skinny; just whatever promotes the greatest health. I think that culturally we are too fixated on skinniness.
Thanks for contributing,
Jonathan