Fat-ass it!

Why are American’s so damn fat? Mad TV’s figured it out.

Cow water

Just when Coca Cola and Pepsi seemed the dominant players in the soda industry, there looms a threat on the horizon in India. It’s called “gau jal,” which means “cow water,” and yes, it’s made from cow urine.

Chock full of medicinal and ayurvedic herbs, this soon-to-be-released drink will be a cheap and healthy alternative to what’s available on the market today.

Om Prakash, the genius behind the idea, puts our concerns to rest by assuring us that “It won’t smell like urine.”

The fittest and the fattest

Men’s Health just completed its 11th annual survey of 50 of the most populated U.S. cities to rank them by how fit or fat they are.

The fittest? Salt Lake City. This is surprising until you check out its “report card” and see that it has a large amount of park space, a low obesity rate, and a high level of sport participation.

The fattest? Miami. Why? To quote the article, “The area also has 79% more gyms and health clubs than average, but residents are less likely than average to regularly use their memberships.”

How did New York City fare? Surprisingly badly. It’s the 5th fattest city. With a huge park, lots of dining options, and people walking everywhere, you’d think we’d score better than that. It turns out than per capita, we’re quite low on park space and health food stores, and our commutes are much more stressful than average. (Thank you, MTA!)

Eat less, lose weight

According to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine, losing weight is “basic physiology. Eat fewer calories than you expend.” This sounds like advice we’ve heard before, but this time it’s a little more black-and-white. To quote one of the organizers of the study: “People do have to choose heart-healthy foods. I think the beauty of the study is that they have a lot of flexibility in terms of the dietary approach.”

In other words, eat what you want that isn’t junk. Just don’t eat too much of it.