‘Dash of Salt Does No Harm. Extremes Are the Enemy.’

Aaron E. Carroll, writing for the New York Times:

It’s a cliché but true: In so many things moderation is our best bet. We have to learn that when one extreme is detrimental, it doesn’t mean the opposite is our safest course. It’s time to acknowledge that we may be going too far with many of our recommendations.

American culture is not interested in moderation.