high cholesterol and ranch dressing

It seems I have slightly high cholesterol and will have to make some little changes in my life.

Looking back, I think ranch dressing must be a culprit. When I passed my dissertation defense, I went to a bar to have some celebratory beers. As an appetizer I ordered a dish called "cheesy bacon fries." I think the name very accurately reflects what I was served.

Since I had just undergone a challening academic test and succeeded -- finishing grad school -- I decided to indulge myself. I guess if Caligula had had my tastes he would not only have made his horse as senator but also have fed his horse ranch dressing. Anyway, I ordered a side of ranch dressing in which to dip my cheesy bacon fries. I don't regret it; it was damn good.

But all good things must come to an end. Ranch dressing simply cannot play the role it once did in my life. Now, lest you fear otherwise, kind blogreader, I'm not swearing off the creamy, tangy stuff (ew!). I just will have it only on very special occasions, perhaps after I've lowered my levels a bit.

Just to let you all know, I've also substituted mocha mix for half and half in my morning coffee, and I've begun eating oatmeal.