Middle path is the best

Myths about some foods are passed around us and become deeply fixed in our minds. And we go for extremism sometimes, especially during obesity or some specific illnesses. In reality, some of these thinking may prove to be harmful. For example, healthy vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cucumber  skin, lettuce, mustard greens, spinach etc. are very good foods which contain significant levels of vitamin K, which is needed for blood clotting. However, too much vitamin K can contribute to the creation of blood clots in some situations. So, no more than 25% to 30% of a person's diet should consist of foods high in vitamin K.

Sometimes, garlic should be avoided for other reasons and onions should be eaten in moderation. While proteolytic enzymes are blood thinners, it is better not to try and balance blood clotting foods and blood thinners.

These days, people are talking about nuts. Certainly nuts, especially, almonds, walnuts,  pistachios and peanuts are good, provided they are not consumed in large quantities. Nuts have good quality fats.

We know fresh fruits are good. But do not forget that drying fruits does suck out nutrients and they then contain more sugar, calories and carbs per gram than their hydrated counterparts.

Another topic is regarding 'Carb'. Some straightly says 'these are bad'. In fact, it is the quality of the carbs that holds the key to weight loss. Well, this is true that certainly we should stay away from highly refined carbohydrate sources such as white bread, sugar, refined white flour and white rice. These are 'simple' carbohydrates. On the other hand, we need complex carbohydrates out of whole grain like brown rice. The body needs glucose for energy. Half your daily requirement of this glucose comes from complex carbohydrates. These give us sustained sugars that good for our brains.

Interestingly there are some misunderstandings about the foods' real picture. For instance, it is said that tomato is good for some diseases. But, what about tomato ketchup? We know that tomato contains lycopene, which  helps reduce heart disease. But unless the ketchup is properly home-made, it will not help the heart. Most tomato ketchups are high on sodium and sugar — both can be damaging for the heart in the long run.