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21 Reasons A Southern Diet Is The Best Diet

So much for that New Year's resolution. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

1. A warm, buttery biscuit with a touch of honey is truly a match made in heaven.

2. Crispy, home-cooked fried chicken is the stuff dreams are made of.

3. A big bowl of black-eyed peas will warm you right up on a cold winter's day.

4. Just the thought of a slice of tender, juicy country ham gets you all riled up.

5. Greens are great. But greens with bacon? Out of this world.

6. You'll take freshly caught catfish over fancy seafood any day...

7. ...especially when served with a side of golden brown hush puppies.

8. Velvety mashed potatoes are, without a doubt, better than sex.

9. Succotash: proof that something can be both incredibly delicious and healthy.

10. Shrimp and grits are the definition of classy comfort food.

11. Summertime means a bounty of fresh veggies to counteract the fried chicken you ate all winter.

12. Homemade gravy is the perfect way to top off literally anything.

13. Sweet potatoes should be enjoyed year-round, not just at Thanksgiving dinner.

14. It's not a real meal unless there's a helping of cornbread on the side.

15. Bacon can take ANYTHING to the next level.

16. Others try, but NOWHERE does barbecue better than the South.

17. Want to kick it up a notch? Jambalaya, with its blend of Creole spices, will do just the trick.

18. Or there's red beans and rice, a simple dish that's jam-packed with flavor.

19. Blackberry cobbler with ice cream is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day.

20. Then again, how do you turn down a slice of fresh peach pie?

21. But if you can't decide, you can never go wrong with a slice of Grandma's gooey pecan pie.