Food Quotes by William Davis · Page 2

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts) make great hot cereals for breakfast, heated with milk, coconut milk or water, unsweetened almond milk, or soymilk,…

— William Davis

“Therefore, wheat products elevate blood sugar levels more than virtually any other carbohydrate, from beans to candy bars. This has important implications…

— 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

“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

“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

“Check the labels for wheat in all its various forms, some of which are obvious and others that are not so obvious,…

— 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

“We aim for a total prebiotic fiber intake of 20 g per day. The easiest way to accomplish this is to include…

— 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

“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