Berryvive Wellness

We’ve all heard it.

“Rice makes me fat.”

“Bananas are too sugary.”

“Ghee? Oh no, that clogs your arteries.”

Let’s pause for a moment and ask ourselves:

Is it really the food that’s at fault—or is it how we’ve been eating it?

As a dietician, I’ve seen this pattern time and again. People start cutting out foods they once loved, believing those items are the root of all their health problems. But the truth is often deeper: it’s not the food that’s the problem—it’s our habits surrounding it.

The Real Problem Isn’t the Roti or the Rice

It’s the portion size.

It’s the second serving at 11 PM.

It’s the skipped breakfast followed by binge-eating in the evening.

It’s the mindless snacking while scrolling your phone.

When you eat the right food at the wrong time, or in the wrong amount, even the healthiest food can backfire.

Food Is Not the Villain. Habits Are.

Think of your body as a machine and food as its fuel. If the timing, quantity, or quality of that fuel is off, the machine will struggle. But that doesn’t mean the fuel was “bad.” It means the routine needs fixing.

Stop blaming rice, wheat, oil, or even sugar. These have existed for generations. What has changed is our lifestyle.

Here’s What You Can Start Doing:

✅ Eat mindfully—sit down, chew slowly, and enjoy your food.

✅ Stick to regular meal timings—your body loves consistency.

✅ Focus on balanced portions—don’t overfill your plate just because it’s your favorite dish.

✅ Don’t label food as “good” or “bad”—label your habits instead.

Final Thought

It’s not food. It’s you.

And that’s a good thing—because you can change.

So, instead of cutting out roti or fearing fruit sugars, take a step back. Reflect on your patterns. And most importantly, build a healthier relationship with food.

Because when your habits change, your health does too.