wisdom of the sages

yesterday i was looking for something to eat. while going through the kitchen cupboards i suddenly realized that i was looking for that something which was good for me!
what?????
 it cant be.....am i really trying to watch what i eat?????
then the sad truth dawned..........i am getting on in years.....nearly middle age.......give or take a bit about my middle.
my mind went back in time and i could clearly recall the 'old folks' telling a youthful me.."don't eat that...its not good for you! too much sugar... your teeth will rot...to much salt..not good for the heart..too much acid..you will get gout....... all that rubbish will gum up your works!" and all i saw were lips moving and hearing...blah blah blah!
now i look for apples, raw carrots.........and dare i say it.....bran flakes.......
so........... to all of you out there who wish to have their teeth in their mouths and not in a glass, a heart sans a pacemaker and the ability to get right up after saying your prayers.....i say watch what you eat so that you too can reach your middle age and always be a regular regular at the health food section.
ps........note that nowhere in these words of wisdom did i refer to vegetables, which if eaten, should be smothered with sugar or salt or if i had my way
                                                 

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