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What is the Slow Carb Diet?
The Slow Carb Diet is a simple, effective way of eating popularized by Tim Ferriss in "The 4-Hour Body." It focuses on protein + legumes + non-starchy vegetables six days per week, with one "cheat day." No calorie counting, no complicated macros—just straightforward rules that work.
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Master the 5 core principles of the Slow Carb Diet and understand what makes it work.
View Rules →Allowed Foods
See exactly what you can eat and how to combine proteins, legumes, and vegetables.
View Foods →Cheat Day Guide
Learn how to use your weekly cheat day effectively without losing momentum.
View Guide →Quick Answers
Oats?
No (save for cheat day).
Quinoa?
No (save for cheat day).
Potatoes/sweet potatoes?
No (save for cheat day).
Fruit?
Generally no; tomatoes and avocados are common exceptions.
Milk/yogurt/cheese?
Avoid; small cream in coffee or cottage cheese only if needed.
Nuts/hummus?
Easy to overeat; not part of the core meal template.
Best drinks?
Water, coffee, tea; red wine (1–2 glasses) is the usual exception.