The other day I saw a post that said that ultra-processed sugar wasn’t bad, that colorings and flavorings weren’t harmful, and that petroleum-derived oils were healthy. At first I thought it was a sarcastic joke, but when I read the comments, I realized people were genuinely convinced it was true.

Seeing that level of certainty really caught my attention. It made me think about how different human perspectives can be—and how fragile we can be in the face of whatever information is placed in front of us.

I thought about the history of how carbohydrates and sugar became so popular and “healthy” once good fats were demonized and blamed for cardiovascular disease. I also remembered that era when formula was promoted as healthier and more nutritious for babies than breast milk. Over time, what we once believed was “the truth” keeps changing, transforming into something different—and sometimes into something completely opposite.

And of course, this leaves me wondering: how can we decide what to believe when we are offered such a wide and constantly changing range of possibilities? Yesterday it was bad, today it is good, today it is bad, tomorrow it will be good. How can we trust that the perspective being shown to us is the correct one? How can we trust that our own perspective is the correct one?

I was having this conversation with one of my daughters the other day, and I was explaining to her that there isn’t only black and white, but an infinite range of grays in between. And this dilemma applies to everything in life, not just how we choose our food.

To make a long story short, here are my conclusions—and I hope it’s clear that this is simply my point of view, of course. When we see so many nutrition trends, so many scientific studies, so many testimonials about what worked for someone or didn’t, when we’re bombarded with “miracle” products, the only way to filter it all is to ask ourselves:

“Does this come directly from nature in its purest state, or not?”

Because if there is one thing that, as human beings, we cannot create or control (despite our efforts), it is nature itself. We are part of it. Nature has been there since the beginning of creation as a balance that holds everything in equilibrium. So, the question becomes: did this food come directly from nature, without the selfish human intervention, or not?

It doesn’t matter if you are vegan, carnivore, vegetarian, or if you believe that eating only yellow fruits in purée is the answer. The question is: is it real food that comes from nature, while respecting as much as possible the natural balance with which it was created? I believe that should be our compass—so we don’t become part of a belief system that changes with time (and nowadays, with trendy influencers, or expensive marketing campaigns).

I believe in life we have two compasses. First, nature, as I said. And second, our heart. Because the rules will always change. Human beings will always reshape them in whatever way benefits us. But regardless of what your mind tells you, your heart already knows the path and the truth.

Any decision you have to make, any response required in a specific situation, any behavior you choose—you have to ask yourself: deep in my heart, do I truly feel this is right? Is this a decision based on love, setting aside negativity and even logical arguments? Is this a decision and a perspective that comes from the heart— from real, deep love? And, just to be clear, I’m not talking about romantic love, but about love as the force that moves us and the universe—love as an absolute truth that is never wrong.

If it is, that will always be the right path. And you’ll see that there is no black or white, no perfect diet, no miracle food. You’ll see that the answer lives within us—and in our connection with nature, because we are all one.

Love!

Cristy