re: What foods or other substances do you avoid for health reasons?

I've been body hacking a bit lately, and your post reminds me of a recent traumatic experience.

I read that a spoonful of wild honey helps with sleep, because it is slow to digest and will keep blood sugar steady throughout the night.

So the other night, I go to get some honey. I squirt it in my mouth, thinking "if I can curl my tongue up and keep it from touching my teeth, then I won't have to brush my teeth again." Seems like a logical decision at the time.

Long story short, I started choking on honey. I shite you not, one of the most frightening moments of my life. Something about the texture of honey makes your larynx spasm. So I start to choke, then my airway shuts off instantly. I couldn't breathe. Damn near passed out. Saw stars.

Luckily, the spasm only lasted for like 5 seconds and slowly I was able to breathe again.

Google choking on honey. Frightening shite.