Food Quotes by 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

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

— 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

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

— William Davis

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

— 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

— 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

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

— 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

“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

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

— 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

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

— 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

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

— 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

— 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

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

— William Davis