Less Carbs?

Although my aim is not to create panic, I feel it is my obligation to share some news I heard on the Today Show this morning. Apparently eating certain carbs may contribute to some cancers, lung being among them, and this is for non-smokers. Of course my antenna goes up, because of the number of lung cancer diagnoses on my side of the family. Among the food culprits are popcorn, potatoes, pretzels, bagels, white bread of any kind. I eat a bowl of popcorn most nights, often chasing it down with a few pretzels and some pita chips. I thought these snacks were the least of the evils of late night munching.

And it's not like we haven't been fully aware of healthy eating. We have followed a mostly vegan/Mediterranean diet for years. I suppose when the control you thought you had through diet does not keep diseases away (she used to say, a bit cocky) you will latch onto any new findings, right or wrong.

Here's a photo, dear Daughter. It's the best I could do with my less than nimble fingers. I suppose I should have taken more than a few shots, maybe with some theatrical expressions, all while standing in the pantry, clutching bags of pretzels and pita chips that I will no longer be eating...Where's my assistant?!!