The Slow Carb Diet focuses on reducing carbohydrate intake by eliminating sweets, which enhances the body's ability to burn fat without counting calories. Unlike low-carb diets, the concentration here is on "slow carbs" that retain a lot of water in the stomach, thus creating a feeling of fullness for a longer time. Below are the key concepts on which the Slow Carb Diet is based.
**Avoid White Carbs**
Carbohydrates derived from white flour are forbidden in the Slow Carb Diet, such as white bread, pasta made from wheat flour, white rice, baked goods, and fried foods. Even whole grain products like oats should be minimized as much as possible. Instead, legumes such as chickpeas, beans, and vegetables are recommended as ideal sources of carbohydrates.
**Meal Repetition**
Having too many food options can quickly lead to deviating from the diet, so it is better to focus on a small group of foods and repeat them in meals. The Slow Carb Diet relies on five main foods: protein, low-starch vegetables, legumes, fats, and spices. You can consume large amounts of the first three food groups until satisfied, while fats and spices should be consumed in moderation.
**Eliminate Beverages**
Beverages containing a lot of calories, such as fruit juices, cola, and soda, provide little nutritional value but offer many unnecessary calories. The German magazine recommends focusing on drinking water, coffee, and unsweetened tea.
**Avoid Fruit**
Although fruits are considered healthy foods since they contain many vitamins and fibers, they are prohibited in the Slow Carb Diet. This is due to their high fructose content, which inhibits fat burning. Instead, tomatoes or avocados can be consumed as snacks.
