Blood sugar Quote by William Davis
““While vegetables should be consumed ad libitum, fruit should be consumed in limited quantities. Sure, fruit contains healthy components, such as flavonoids, vitamin C, and fiber. But fruit, especially herbicided, fertilized, cross-bred, gassed, and hybridized fruit, has become too rich in sugar. Year-round access to high-sugar fruits can overexpose you to sugars, sufficient to amplify diabetic tendencies. I tell patients that small servings, such as eight to ten blueberries, two strawberries, a few wedges of apple or orange, are fine; more than that starts to provoke blood sugar excessively.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Wheat Belly, 2011
Excessive fruit consumption, especially high‑sugar varieties, can raise blood sugar and increase diabetes risk; moderation is key.
In simple terms: Too much fruit, especially sugary ones, can harm health.
Limit fruit portions to control sugar intake.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meal planning
- dietary counseling
- grocery shopping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How many servings of fruit are optimal?
- Which fruits have lower sugar impact?
Fruit also provides essential nutrients and fiber.