The Science Behind the Slow-Carb Diet

You’ve eaten your weight in grapefruit, counted your share of fat grams (then eaten as many as possible on the keto diet), and sworn off bread, pasta, and every other carbohydrate—all in an effort to lose weight. Now, you can finally breathe easier: The next big thing in weight loss isn’t low-fat, low-flavor, or low-carb. It’s the slow-carb diet, aka low-glycemic index diet, and if you haven’t already heard of it, you will. Research is beginning to confirm what popular diet plans like The South Beach Diet have been preaching for years: Eating a “slow-carb” diet composed mostly of foods with a low glycemic index may help you balance blood-sugar levels and eat less while still feeling full.