David Perlmutter Quotes

I like quinoa and brown rice, and I try to do that over a lot of white flour bread, even though I love that kind of bread.

Dark bread like rye or pumpernickel is much healthier than the refined white bread favored by many Americans.

I watch my wheat intake.

I eat foods such as fish, chicken, fruit and vegetables while avoiding red meat, dairy and wheat.

When you eat a piece of white bread, think of it as putting a tissue on a fire. But if you eat something that has wholegrains, whether it's a little bit of oatmeal, a little bit of protein, it's like putting a log on the fire.

During the day, I eat a lot of carbohydrates, but at night I stay away from such stuff.

Lentils, beans, and other legumes, such as chickpeas, are all excellent sources of fiber.

For a nutrition tip, try implementing quinoa into your diet. It's a high source of protein.

Carbs get a bad press, but they're pretty important.

So-called 'complex carbs' may actually represent a more significant threat to health than simple sugar in that they may not only raise blood sugar, but keep it elevated for a more prolonged period of time.

Personally, I enjoy a bowl of brown rice for breakfast most of the time.

Dinner is often a stew of beans or legumes, which are awesome for dieting; they give you that meaty satisfaction and both are excellent with whole grain rice or bread.

I like meat and carbohydrates.

I can't live without carbs.

I like beans. Lentils are beans, right? I love beans and rice.

For most teenage runners, the right foods means a varied diet, decreasing the amount of fat found in the typical American diet and replacing those calories with carbohydrates. Avoid saturated fats, such as those found in fried foods, and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

There's no guilt in eating fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains.

Carbohydrate is the bad guy. You have to see that.

If you want to lose weight, whole-wheat bread, couscous, and quinoa are evil.

People say you shouldn't eat carbs, but that's crap. I just try to stay away from white ones.

The more easily digestible and refined the carbohydrates, the greater the effect on our health, weight and well-being.

The term "whole grain" is not largely meaningless.

Even superfine flower can be called "whole grain".

I've stayed basic through all the years. Beans, rice, fish, chicken. Water. Clean water. A must. Green vegetables, fruit, grains, whole wheat.

Protein is key in my opinion. Vegetables are a must. Complex carbohydrates have to be used at the right time. Stay away from processed foods, refined sugars, and fruit juices.