But first, let’s start with this. Strange but true: much like the VCR and Betamax, back at the beginning of its history, “granola” was in stiff competition with (wait for it…) “granula”. I think we can all be grateful that granola won that one.

“Granola” was developed by John Harvey Kellogg (yes, that Kellogg) as a highly nutritious food that is especially good for bowel health. His theory that a diet heavy in breakfast cereal would dampen sexual appetites. Happily, he turned out to be dead wrong about that. Today scientists know that a blend of high-protein, vitamin rich, fiber-heavy granola will support you in just about any physical activity you undertake. Or overtake. Or however you take it. The hippies knew this; why do you think granola got so popular again in the 60’s, anyway?