The Slow-Carb Diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet that aims to increase metabolic rate and prevent fat storage. The diet is based on five main food groups: animal protein, vegetables, legumes, fats, and spices. Each meal consists of as much as you want of the first three food groups, plus small amounts of the last two. The diet requires avoiding any “white” carbohydrates, including all kinds of processed carbohydrates made from refined flour, such as pasta, bread, and cereals. The diet only mentions a few foods that are allowed within each food group to prevent deviation from the diet or quitting. Below is a list of foods that are allowed on the Slow-Carb Diet:
Protein
- Egg whites with 1–2 whole eggs
- Chicken breast or thigh
- Beef, preferably grass-fed
- Fish
- Pork
- Lactose-free, unflavored whey protein powder
Legumes
- Lentils
- Black beans
- Pinto beans
- Red beans
- Soybeans
Vegetables
- Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale
- Fermented vegetables, including sauerkraut and kimchi
- Peas
- Asparagus
- Spinach
Fats
- Nuts
- Ghee
- Olive oil
- Grape seed oil
- Macadamia oil
Spices
- Salt
- Garlic salt
- White truffle salt
The Slow-Carb Diet suggests taking dietary supplements to help enhance the weight loss process, such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium supplements, policosanol, alpha-lipoic acid, green tea extract, and garlic extract. However, taking these supplements is not mandatory.
Positive aspects of the Slow-Carb Diet include its focus on whole, unprocessed foods and its allowance of unlimited protein intake. Negative aspects include its restriction of certain food groups and its lack of emphasis on calorie counting.
In summary, the Slow-Carb Diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet that emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and restricts certain food groups. It suggests taking dietary supplements to enhance weight loss but does not require it.
