Let’s face it, donuts are thought of as the complete opposite of a super food. But guys, it doesn’t have to be this way. As a big proponent of the best food ever served with a hole in the middle (sorry, bagels), I present to you the top reasons why we should be celebrating the only breakfast food that comes topped with endless amounts of sprinkles and chocolate glaze.

1. They fuel our justice system.

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2. And our patriotism.

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3. They create the best pick up lines.

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4. The flavor possibilities are endless.

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5. You can fit 10 on your fingers with no problem.

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6. They still taste good on day two.

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7. They are the only motivation to ever run (even if it’s only on accident.)

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8. If someone tells you they don’t like donuts, you know not to be friends with them.

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9. The box comes with twelve for a reason.

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10. When people tell you that donuts are unhealthy…

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11. You have a perfectly valid response to all the haters.

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12. You can’t fit an entire bagel in your mouth, but you can eat a donut in one bite.

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13. There’s no such thing as a bagel hole.

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14. Powdered sugar mustaches make every guy look sweeter.

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15. Two words. Jelly. Filled.

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 16. They’re the perfect support system.

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17. They give you a reason to wake up in the morning.

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18. They keep kids off the streets. (Don’t quote me on this one.)

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19. The most important reason why donuts are better than bagels? Because we said so.

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