Donuts

Ok I confess I love a “Hot-Now” Krispy Kreme donut.  I realize they are not a daily part of a healthy diet but when you want to splurge, it is hard to beat a couple of hot donuts and a black cup of coffee.

For those who may not know, the Krispy Kreme donut is known throughout the South.  And each KK shop has a neon sign that is turned on when the donuts are fresh and hot.  The sign reads “Hot Now”.   I am told in the early days the donuts were only cooked in the early hours of the morning and shipped out to local grocery stores for sales.  Ah, but in time the secret was out and the public now stops right in as they are being made throughout the day.  And when that sign flashes “Hot Now” it is very hard to pass up.

A funny story is told about my favorite mandolin player Bill Monroe.  Many years ago he and his band were invited to New York to appear on one of the early morning shows.  They arrived very early in the morning and went through a little practice for their performance.  Then as they took a break Bill visited a break room where there were various food items provided.  There were different fruits and pastries as well as coffee available.  Bill came back later and told one of the band members in his unique Kentucky accent, “Boy, you need to stay away from those donuts.  They are tough as can be and they ain’t a bit sweet!”  I laugh at this story even as I write it today.  Of course, he had picked up a bagel thinking it was a donut.  Now that is a funny story.

My wife tries to encourage me to limit my sugar intake now but it is hard to pass up a hot donut.

Actually one shouldn’t be surprised that the Bible speaks to us about healthy eating.  It speaks of so many other things that lead to and encourage good health.  Consider the following verses.

Proverbs 25:16 – Have you found honey?  Eat only as much as you need.

Proverbs 25:27 – It is not good to eat much honey.

Interesting that both of these verses refer to eating sugars sparingly.

And of course much is said about gluttony in general.

Proverbs 23:21 – “For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.”  Well, I don’t struggle with the drunkenness (don’t drink) or the drowsiness (can’t sleep late), but when it comes to a hot donut, I might struggle with the gluttony.

So the next time I am traveling down the highway and I see that “Hot Now” sign flashing, maybe I can recall these verses and resist the temptation.  On the other hand, one or two or a dozen every now and then really isn’t considered gluttony, is it?  Ok, let’s see where is the nearest Krispy Kreme store?