Food Quotes by William Davis · Page 2

“If you have proven gluten sensitivity, then you must meticulously avoid rye, barley, bulgur, triticale, kamut, and perhaps oats.”

— William Davis

A wheat belly represents the accumulation of fat that results from years of consuming foods that trigger insulin, the hormone of fat…

— William Davis

“Inulin or fructooligosaccharide (FOS) powders, found in health food stores, are an especially convenient way to obtain such fibers.”

— William Davis

“The concept that diabetes should be regarded as a disease of carbohydrate intolerance is beginning to gain ground in the medical community.”

— William Davis

Therefore, wheat products elevate blood sugar levels more than virtually any other carbohydrate, from beans to candy bars.

— William Davis

“Even without the immediate rise in blood sugar, fructation—glycation by fructose—is eight- to tenfold worse than glycation by glucose.”

— William Davis

“•Don’t limit egg consumption. Have a three-egg omelet, for instance, with lots of extra-virgin olive oil, pesto, or olive oil–soaked sun-dried tomatoes.”

— William Davis

“For every diabetic, there are three or four people with prediabetes (encompassing the conditions impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, and metabolic…

— William Davis

“Raw nuts and seeds—almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, pistachios, cashews, macadamias; peanuts (boiled or dry roasted); sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame…

— William Davis

“Seasonings should not begin and end at salt and pepper. Herbs and spices not only are a great source of variety but…

— William Davis

“Understanding that wheat, specifically exorphins from gluten, have the potential to generate euphoria, addictive behavior, and appetite stimulation means that we have…

— William Davis

“If the gap left by wheat is filled with vegetables, nuts, meats, eggs, avocados, olives, cheese—i.e., real food—then not only won’t you…

— William Davis

In fact, two slices of whole wheat bread increase blood sugar to a higher level than a candy bar does. And then,…

— William Davis

When it comes to wheat, my main goal is to inform people, including farmers, that the prevailing notion that cutting fat and…

— William Davis

“Oatmeal, for instance, whether “stone-ground,” Irish, or slow-cooked, will cause blood sugar to skyrocket. No diet should be dominated by any of…

— William Davis

“Americans have become helpless wheataholics, with per capita annual consumption of wheat products (white and wheat bread, durum pasta) having increased by…

— William Davis

“INDULGE IN THE DARKEST CHOCOLATES. Chocolates that are at least 70 percent cocoa, preferably 85 percent or higher, easily fit into your…

— William Davis

“The incredible range of tastes, textures, and versatility of vegetables means there are choices for everyone, from eggplant sliced and baked with…

— William Davis

“CHEESES. Purchase real cultured cheeses only (not Velveeta or single-slice processed cheese), preferably organic and full fat, not skim or reduced fat.…

— William Davis

“Minimize (ripe) bananas, pineapples, mangoes, and grapes, and when you eat them, do so only in small quantities, since their sugar content…

— William Davis

“I like to slice or chop a raw potato to include in salads, blend a chopped raw potato or green banana into…

— William Davis

“Choose from beef, pork, lamb, fish, chicken, turkey, buffalo, ostrich, and wild game. Consider pasture-/grass-fed, free-range, and organic sources whenever possible to…

— William Davis

“Eat dairy products. Enjoy cheese, another wonderfully diverse food. Recall that fat is not the issue, so enjoy familiar full-fat cheeses such…

— William Davis

“However, many gluten-free foods are made by replacing wheat flour with cornstarch, rice starch, potato starch, or tapioca starch (starch extracted from…

— William Davis

“Consume in limited quantities Non-cheese dairy—milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, butter Fruit—Berries are the best: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, and cherries. Be…

— William Davis

“Clear your kitchen of all obvious wheat and grain sources •Wheat-based products: bread, rolls, breakfast cereals, pasta, orzo, bagels, muffins, pancakes and…

— William Davis

“Odds and ends. Olives (green, kalamata, stuffed, in vinegar, in olive oil), avocados, pickled vegetables (asparagus, peppers, radish, tomatoes), and raw seeds…

— William Davis

“Restore vitamin D to healthy levels and wonderful things happen: improved mood, clearer thinking, better bone health and protection from osteoporosis, reduced…

— William Davis

“People who eliminate wheat from their diet typically report improved mood, fewer mood swings, improved ability to concentrate, and deeper sleep within…

— William Davis

“Berries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, cherries) are at the top of the list with the greatest nutrient content and the least sugars,…

— William Davis

“Let me describe a typical person with wheat deficiency: slender, flat tummy, low triglycerides, high HDL (“good”) cholesterol, normal blood sugar, normal…

— William Davis

“So if Wendy’s colitis tested negative for celiac antibodies, but responded to—indeed, was cured by—wheat gluten elimination, what should we label it?…

— William Davis

“You should look for meats labeled “uncured” and without sodium nitrite listed on the label (not to be confused with nitrates). Of…

— William Davis

“LIMIT LEGUMES, COOKED POTATOES, SWEET POTATOES, AND YAMS. Here is where carbohydrate counting can be put to work, keeping intake to no…

— William Davis

“MEATS SHOULD BE UNCURED AND UNPROCESSED AND SHOULD NOT CONTAIN SODIUM NITRITE. Sausage, pepperoni, bacon, salami, and other processed meats often contain…

— William Davis

“To this day, the notion of treating diabetes by increasing consumption of the foods that caused the disease in the first place,…

— William Davis

“Look for guacamole, hummus, pesto, tapenades, olives, and unsweetened condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup without high-fructose corn syrup, and oil-based salad…

— William Davis

“Indeed, grains—especially wheat and corn—are in salad dressings, seasoning mixes, licorice, frozen dinners, breakfast cereals, canned soups, dried soup mixes, rotisserie chickens,…

— William Davis

“A similar cautionary note that applies to nonwheat grains also applies to legumes (outside of peanuts). Kidney beans, black beans, Spanish beans,…

— William Davis

“disguised as a bran muffin or onion ciabatta, is not really wheat at all but the transformed product of genetic research conducted…

— William Davis