When I walk through the grocery store, I like to look into other people’s carts. The weight of the individual pushing the cart is usually correlated with the amount of grain, high fructose corn syrup and sugar I see.

Sugar is obviously a bad thing, so lets just talk about grains. Refined grains are the most commonly consumed variety. A package that says “whole grain” probably still contains refined grains. In fact, if your food comes with a nutrient label on it, it’s probably refined. These grains are stripped of all the good things the grain industry would tout as benefits. Even if you do manage to consume grains that are unrefined, it’s important to understand that they still don’t compete with the vegetable gold standard.

Here’s why.

“No civilized man ever regrets a pleasure…”

- Oscar Wilde

     When you’re in a canoe with two other men, the most important thing is settling into a rhythm.
Open a fresh, frosty beer with a smooth swipe of your index finger. Take a quick, powerful pull from the can, and then place the beer securely between your feet. Reach for your paddle, being very careful not to make any sudden or dramatic movements...Take a few long strokes on either side of the vessel. For chrissakes, only paddle with the minimal effort required to stay on course! This is not a race, got that? Now, put the paddle down. Repeat steps 1-6 until your drunk enough to forget everything I just told you.

     That’s when the fun starts.