Food Quotes by William Davis

“Enjoy all the fresh or frozen veggies you want, except for potatoes”

— William Davis

“Similar cautions apply to whole soybeans and edamame.”

— William Davis

“Americans with diabetes is growing faster than any other disease condition”

— William Davis

“And go ahead: Dip your chocolate into natural peanut butter or almond butter.”

— William Davis

“wheat is, in effect, an appetite stimulant.”

— William Davis

“Eat a larger portion of baked chicken, green beans, scrambled eggs, Cobb salad, etc.”

— William Davis

“Modern eating patterns therefore create a chronic acidosis that in turn leads us to osteoporosis, bone fragility, and fractures.”

— William Davis

“Never exceed 15 grams net carbohydrates per meal or per 6-hour (digestive) period. We calculate net carbs by the following simple equation:…

— William Davis

“An avocado, intact in its skin, can be chosen with confidence, as no food manufacturer added grains to it. Eggs in their…

— William Davis

Eating wheat, like ice climbing, mountain boarding, and bungee jumping, is an extreme sport. It is the only common food that carries…

— William Davis

“The sad truth is that the proliferation of wheat products in the American diet parallels the expansion of our waists.”

— William Davis

“Organic, full-fat cheese, full-fat cream cheese, and organic butter and ghee are the least problematic forms of dairy.”

— William Davis

“For instance, choose full-fat, unflavored, unsweetened yogurt over sugar-containing, high-fructose corn syrup–sweetened yogurt.”

— William Davis

“An exception to fruit guidelines are avocados, which are high in fats, rich in potassium, wonderfully filling, and low in net carbs…

— William Davis

“Keep a supply of horseradish, wasabi, and mustards (Dijon, brown, Chinese, Creole, chipotle, wasabi, horseradish, and the unique varieties of regional mustards),…

— William Davis

“Incidentally, the GI of a Mars bar—nougat, chocolate, sugar, caramel, and all—is 68. That’s better than whole grain bread. The GI of…

— William Davis

“eggs, sirloin, and pork because of their saturated fat content—but saturated fat was never the problem. Carbohydrates in combination with saturated fat,…

— William Davis

“In short, carbohydrates, especially those such as wheat products that increase blood sugar and insulin most dramatically, initiate a series of metabolic…

— William Davis

“Explore the wonderful range of choices: spinach, chard, kale, broccoli, broccolini, collard greens, lettuces, peppers, onions, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, squash, and…

— William Davis

“You should also eat eggs. Not “one egg per week” or some such non-physiologic restriction. Eat what your body tells you to…

— William Davis

If you eliminate wheat from your diet, you're no longer hungry between meals because you've cut out the appetite stimulant, and consequently…

— William Davis

“ABSOLUTELY AVOID GLUTEN-FREE FOODS MADE WITH CORNSTARCH, RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, OR POTATO FLOUR. These are the four ingredients most commonly used…

— William Davis

“LIMIT FRUIT. Adhere to our carb management cutoff and limit yourself to no more than 15 g net carbohydrates per meal. Choose…

— William Davis

“therefore advise people to take 4,000 to 8,000 international units (IUs) per day of oil-based vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, in gelcaps or…

— William Davis

“In the world of grains, one grain stands apart, since it consists entirely of protein, fiber, and oils: flaxseed. Because it is…

— William Davis

“Green bananas (truly green and unripe) and plantains: Up to 27 g fiber in one medium banana Raw white potato (peeled): 20…

— William Davis

“Carbohydrates trigger insulin release from the pancreas, causing growth of visceral fat; visceral fat causes insulin resistance and inflammation. High blood sugars,…

— William Davis

“Nineteenth-century French physician Apollinaire Bouchardat observed that sugar in the urine of his patients diminished during the four-month-long siege of Paris by…

— William Davis

“We also avoid hydrogenated fats, or trans fats, a common ingredient in processed foods, especially grain-based foods, as they contribute to heart…

— William Davis

“In terms of mitigating wheat’s adverse effects, there is no need to restrict fats. But some fats and fatty foods really should…

— William Davis

“then you should consider reducing or eliminating the following foods in addition to eliminating wheat. • Cornstarch and cornmeal—cornmeal products such as…

— William Davis

“Consume rarely or never Wheat products—wheat-based breads, pasta, noodles, cookies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, breakfast cereals, pancakes, waffles, pita, couscous; rye, bulgur, triticale,…

— William Davis

“Hidden Sources of Wheat Baguette Beignet Bran Brioche Bulgur Burrito Caramel coloring (?) Caramel flavoring (?) Couscous Crepe Croutons Dextrimaltose Durum Einkorn…

— William Davis

“Then eliminate hidden sources by reading labels Eliminate hidden sources of grains by avoiding the processed foods that fill the inner aisles…

— William Davis

“Consume in unlimited quantities Vegetables (except potatoes and corn)—including mushrooms, herbs, squash Raw nuts and seeds—almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, pistachios,…

— William Davis

“ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL Asparagus packs a lot of health benefits into a little package. The little bit of…

— William Davis

“Summary: Wheat Belly Detox Supplements Look for the supplements we use in the Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox in health food stores.…

— William Davis

“Bulgur, kamut, barley, triticale, and rye share genetic heritage with wheat and therefore have at least some of the potential effects of…

— William Davis

“When in a hurry, grab a hunk of cheese, a fresh avocado, a plastic bag filled with pecans, and a handful of…

— William Davis

“After a 7:00 a.m. breakfast of two scrambled eggs with vegetables, peppers, and olive oil, for instance, you likely won’t be hungry…

— William Davis