I was an online diet coach for 5 year and helped people to a sustainable weight loss using the principles of a slow carb diet. This is the diet developed by Tim Ferriss in the 4-Hour Body book.
This category includes Slow Carb Diet food lists, guidelines and rules, a wide range of recipes, and a lot of trouble-shooting.
Of all the diet approaches that I coached, the Slow Carb Diet was the one that most people saw success with, particularly with regards to long term sustainability.
I made this for my family over the winter holidays as a celebration breakfast (and an excuse to have them test my Earl Grey tea blend with cardamom and pink peppercorns). A Full English breakfast is one of those meals that looks intimidating but is really just about timing. It’s a matter of juggling pots …
I use beans in everything from Italian fagioli to Mexican charro beans to slow carb stews. Dried beans give you more control over texture, and they can have more nuanced flavor, but they’re not always worth the extra time. This guide covers when dried beans make a difference, when canned works fine, tips for soaking …
Quick Summary: Peperonata is slow-cooked sweet peppers with onions and garlic, simmered until velvety soft. Use it to braise pork chops for a tender, flavorful one-pan dinner. The sauce also works on burgers, grilled chicken, or crusty bread. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 45 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | What is Peperonata? …
Quick Summary: A high-protein, low-carb breakfast smoothie with blueberries, spinach, coconut milk, and whey protein. Blueberries have enough fiber to offset their carbs, making them one of the few fruits that work on slow carb diets. Keeps energy levels steady until your next meal. Includes substitution ideas and tips on what to avoid in low-carb …
Quick Summary: A tangy-sweet rhubarb custard topped with an almond flour and pecan streusel. No water bath required. Can be made as a creamy custard alone or as a crisp with the nut topping. Easily modified for low-carb. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 30-60 min | Serves: 9 Jump to: RECIPE | All About Rhubarb …
Low Carb Romesco Sauce – an excellent flavor enhancement to proteins and vegetables on a slow carb, low carb, or ketogenic lifestyle
Quick Summary: A fresh Mexican tuna salad with tuna, serrano peppers, lime juice, tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Creamy from the mayonnaise but bright from the citrus and heat. Traditionally served with saltines. Slow carb friendly when you skip the corn and crackers. Prep: 15 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Key Ingredients | …
While I specialize in growing blueberries and heirloom tomatoes for my farmers’ markets, I always grow enough root vegetables to get our family through the long Minnesota winters. To take the stress out of cooking vegetables, try this easy sheet pan method with root veggies. It gives you something sweet and caramelized with minimal effort. …
Red snapper is a popular white fish that can be cooked to tender perfection by roasting, pan frying, poaching steaming or grilling. I’ve summarized each of these cooking methods using red snapper as the example, but the methods translate to most fish. Recipe includes a velvety sour cream dill sauce. Enjoy! Jump to: RECIPE | …
Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse, especially for people on a low-carb or ketogenic lifestyle. It also lends itself wonderfully to low-carb sauces or rubs. This harissa baked salmon is one of my favorite Pesco Mediterranean recipes and can be a quick 10-minute weeknight dinner or a fancy-schmancy dinner party dish! I made it with some …
This recipe is for Basque Chicken and Chorizo Skillet Dinner: It is compliant with the Slow Carb Diet, Low Carb Diet and Keto Diet.
Quick Summary: Chicken pounded thin, sautéed in olive oil, and finished with a lemon-caper-butter sauce. No breading, no flour, ready in 25 minutes. Simple enough for weeknights, elegant enough for company. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | What is Chicken Piccata? | Substitutions | Good Sides for …
Have you ever wondered if it really makes a difference in flavor or texture to use cooked dried beans in recipes over canned beans? The answer seems to be…sometimes. It depends on: We did a taste comparison of making hummus using dried chickpeas vs canned and the results were significant, with dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) …
Spanish Cod al Pil Pil is typically made by cooking skin-on salt cod in a garlic-infused oil. The milky white protein traces left in the pan when the cod is removed are then whisked with the garlic oil until it is emulsified into a semi-thick sauce. The recipe below uses fresh or frozen cod rather …
Quick Summary: Fresh asparagus topped with grated hard-boiled eggs and briny capers. A quick, protein-rich side dish that’s naturally low-carb. Inspired by Ottolenghi but simplified for weeknight cooking. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Making Vegetables Easy | More Slow Carb Sides | FAQ While protein and …