Tim Ferriss’s 3-Minute “Slow-Carb” Breakfast

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Tim Ferriss’s 3-Minute “Slow-Carb” Breakfast
In The 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss introduced the now famous Slow-Carb Diet. The diet allows you to eat only lean meats, beans and veggies—while avoiding foods such as bread, potatoes, and pasta. By avoiding foods that promote fat storage, the Slow-Carb Diet helps your body burn off fat as fuel. If done right, this diet can lead to incredible body transformation and weight-loss. Tim also recommends eating the same meals over and over while on the Slow-Carb Diet, especially for breakfast. While on the diet, Ferriss eats the same breakfast every day, and it only takes him three minutes to make. This breakfast contains around 200-300 calories, as Tim is a huge proponent of either fasting or eating a small breakfast. Now, let’s take a look at Tim’s breakfast.

Tim Ferriss’s 3-Minute “Slow-Carb” Breakfast

What You’ll Need: Next, place a handful of chopped spinach and 2-3 eggs worth of egg whites into separate containers and microwave them until cooked. Tim microwaves them because of the quickness and simplicity, but you can definitely cook them in a skillet if you prefer to get your chef on. Once everything is cooked, put about 2-3 tablespoons of southwest salsa on the egg whites, as egg whites are extremely bland on their own. Bring the spinach to life by adding a small dash of the flax seed oil and a few squirts of lemon juice. The flax seed oil adds a nice dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids to really fill out the macro-nutrient profile of the breakfast. If this still leaves you hungry, you can add a side portion of beans. The only thing left now is to enjoy! I included the video below of Tim actually making the breakfast. If you enjoyed Tim’s 3-minute breakfast, be sure to check out his supplement stack. 
 

Dr. Dominic D’Agostino’s Keto Ice Cream Recipe

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Dr. Dominic D’Agostino’s Keto Ice Cream Recipe
Dr. Dominic “Dom” D’Agostino is a legend in the keto community. With a PhD in Neuroscience and Physiology, Dom currently conducts research on the ketogenic diet at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Other than being an expert in all things ketosis, Dom is a physical speciman—once deadlifting 500 pounds for 10 reps after a 7-day fast. He is also known for his amazing “keto ice cream” recipe. To be successful on the ketogenic diet, one typically needs to consume 70-85% of their calories from fats. Anyone who has tried the ketogenic diet knows this can be challenging. Instead of trying to eat bacon and eggs every meal to get an adequate amount of fat, Dom supplements his diet by drinking fat in between meals such as coconut milk and using Quest Nutrition MCT Oil Powder. To get the rest of the fat he needs, this is where Dom’s delicious “keto ice cream” comes in. Dom’s famous “ice cream” recipe was first profiled by Tim Ferriss in Tools of Titans. It states that the recipe contains around 100 grams of fat. This ketogenic ice cream is the perfect addition to a meal that is lacking in fats, and it’s absolutely delicious.

Dom D’Agostino’s Keto Ice Cream Recipe

  • 2 cups sour cream or unsweetened coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate baking cocoa
  • 1-2 pinches of sea salt
  • 1-2 pinches of cinnamon
  • Small dash of stevia (Dom specifically buys NOW Foods organic stevia in bulk)
  • Optional: 1/3-1/2 cup blueberries (Dom only adds if he has had zero carbs that day or worked out)
Next, stir all of the above ingredients together until it becomes a thick custard, and then store it in the freezer until it takes on a consistency you are happy with. You can eat it immediately after removing it from the freezer, but Dom also likes to add some high-fat keto toppings: And there you have it. Dom’s “ice cream” takes just a few minutes to make and makes getting your daily amount of fats in both easy and delicious. If you enjoyed this be sure to check out Dom D’Agostino’s Go-To Supplements.

Joe Rogan’s Morning Kale Shake Recipes

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Joe Rogan’s Morning Kale Shake Recipes
If you’re a fan of Joe Rogan, you know he loves to drink kale shakes in for breakfast in order to get a blast of nutrients to start the day. His legendary kale shake recipes have been floating around the internet since he first mentioned them in 2011. Rogan knows what he’s talking about when it comes to nutrition, and his kale shakes are the perfect way to supercharge your morning and have long-lasting energy throughout the day. Without further ado, let’s take a look at all of Joe Rogan’s Kale Shake Recipes.

The Infamous “Hulk Loads” Shake

This is Joe Rogan’s second rendition of his kale shake. He put a small spin on the original recipe by adding an apple and reducing the amount of celery and ginger. You can see in the Instagram post below where he shares his updated kale shake in none other than a beer pint. He says, “You’ll feel fantastic and have a big burst of energy.”
Ingredients
  • 1 Clump of Kale (amount you would put in a salad)
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 Apple
  • 4 Cloves of Garlic
  • 1 Chunk of Ginger (size of a car key fob)
  • 3 Stalks of Celery
Related: Onnit Alpha Brain Review: Is It Legit?

The “Angry Hulk Loads” (Red) Kale Shake

This recipe is a spin on his typical “Hulk Loads” kale shake recipe, only adding some beets to it, giving it a red tint. He got the idea from one of his previous podcast guests, Rich Roll, who is a vegan ultra-marathoner. Beets are a super food known as “nature’s multivitamin” with a myriad of health benefits. Beets are an antioxidant powerhouse that reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and even improve athletic performance. In fact, many studies show that beetroot juice improves time to exhaustion during exercise (meaning you run faster, longer) and reduces the cost of oxygen for exercise. Joe also introduced coconut oil into his kale shake recipe for the first time. You’ve likely heard of the health benefits of coconut oil such as increased memory and brain function, increased energy and endurance, reduced inflammation, and it even plays a key role in treating and preventing diseases such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s. When it come’s to coconut oil, there are less than great products out there, so make sure to get a high-quality coconut oil.
Ingredients
  • 1 Clump of Kale
  • 3 Stalks of Celery
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1/3 of a Beet
  • 4 Cloves of Garlic
  • 1 Chunk of Ginger
  • 1 Apple
  • Coconut Oil

The Hulking Onnit Kale Shake

You know Joe Rogan is going to plug Onnit products whenever he can. This is the most recent update to his Kale Shake recipe that appeared on the Onnit website. This shake includes many of the same ingredients as the above recipes, but with the addition of coconut water. The coconut water loosens the shake up a bit and gives it a better taste. This is personally my favorite of all the kale shake recipes that Joe Rogan has released.
Ingredients
  • 4 Large Kale Leaves
  • 4 Celery Stalks
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 “Thumb Sized” Chunk of Ginger Root
  • 3 Cloves of Garlic
  • 1/4 Pineapple
  • 4 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  • 16 Oz Water or Coconut Water
You can also put a “keto” spin on this shake if you are on the ketogenic diet. Just remove the pineapple, and add some MCT oil. Feel free to add additional vegetables.

Joe Rogan’s “Original” Kale Shake Recipe

This is the original kale shake recipe from 2012 that started it all. Joe originally got the idea for his famous kale shakes from his friend Kevin James “who lost like 80 pounds drinkin’ this stuff”, according to Joe. In the video posted below from 2011 which looks like it was filmed on a flip phone, Joe goes through the process of making his kale shake and his daily supplement stack. In conjunction with taking Alpha Brain and drinking the kale shake daily, Joe says he feels fantastic and that his brain feels really clear. Check out the original recipe below.
Ingredients
  • 4 Large Kale Leaves
  • 4 Stalks of Celery
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 Chunk of Ginger Root (pager-sized)
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • A few chunks of pineapple

Benefits of Joe Rogan’s Kale Shakes

The benefits of drinking a nutrient packed kale shake are endless. Blending up a kale shake is a fast and easy way to get an incredible amount of vitamins and minerals. If you can stomach the shake, you’ll reap the benefits. Out of all the healthy greens out there, there is no doubt that kale is the king. Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. A single cup of kale contains 684% of the DV of Vitamin K, 206% of the DV for Vitamin A, and 134% of the DV for Vitamin C – and that single cup only contains 33 calories! That’s just the start, as kale is also packed with magnesium, iron, calcium, Vitamin B6, copper, and potassium. Kale is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as quercetin and kaempferol, that can have a profound impact on your health.

What Blender Does Joe Rogan Use?

As we mentioned above, Joe Rogan prefers to use a blender instead of using a juicer in order to get all the fiber from the fruits and vegetables. To blend these smoothies up and not have a clumpy mess, you’re going to need a decent blender. Like Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Joe Rogan started out using a Vitamix blender, but then switched to the Blendtec Designer 625 Blender. The Blendtec Designer 625 is pretty expensive, but it is one of the top blenders on the market. Rogan even said it could “blend an iPhone”. If you don’t want to drop the cash it, we highly recommend using a Ninja Blender. If you enjoyed this article be sure to check out Joe Rogan’s Supplement Stack and Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s Micronutrient Smoothie.

The PAGG Stack – Tim Ferriss’ Secret Supplement Stack for Fat Loss

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The PAGG Stack – Tim Ferriss’ Secret Supplement Stack for Fat Loss

Tim Ferriss is a legendary self-experimenter, always on the look out for the next best way to lose fat and gain muscle. Tim has tried EVERYTHING when it comes to fat loss.

He has worked with the top researchers in the world, and has tried numerous supplements and diets on himself. Tim released his ground-breaking research to the world in his New York Times best-selling book, The 4-Hour Body.

All of Ferriss’ research and self-experimentation has culminated in the ultimate supplement stack for fat-loss – the PAGG Stack. 

PAGG – The Four Horsemen of Fat-Loss

In the late 1990’s, Ferriss experimented with an effective, yet somewhat dangerous cocktail for fat-loss known as the “ECA” stack. This stack was composed of ephedrine hydrochloride, caffeine, and aspirin. Tim used ECA to be able to produce veins on his stomach for the first time in his life.

While the ECA stack produced fantastic results, it was marred with side effects. On the stack, Ferriss was consuming well over 600 milligrams of caffeine per day. Tolerance soon developed, and according to the 4-Hour Body, “withdrawal pains lead to a domino effect of stimulant use. Either people never stop taking ECA or they substitute in equally strong drugs to avoid chronic fatigue. “

Following the ECA stack, Tim removed stimulants and had to completely “reset” his adrenal system. Tim realized he need a more sustainable approach to fat-loss, one that wasn’t riddled with stimulants and side effects. This gave way to the PAGG stack.

What’s in the PAGG Stack?

Let’s take a closer look into what’s actually in the PAGG stack, along with the exact brand of supplements Ferriss takes according to the 4-Hour Body.

Daily PAGG intake is timed before meals and bed – producing the following schedule:

Prior to breakfast: AGG

Prior to lunch: AGG

Prior to dinner: AGG

Prior to bed: PAG (omit the green tea extract)

So prior to meals, you will take AGG, which is simply PAGG minus policosanol. Follow this dosing schedule six days a week. Be sure to take one day off each week and one week off every two months. Tim emphasizes that this week off is critical.

Now, let’s take a deeper dive into what the PAGG stack’s ingredients.

Policosanol

The P in PAGG stands for policosanol, which Tim says is the most controversial element in the stack. Policosanol is an extract of plant waxes, most often sugar cane. Tim originally experimented with policosanol at low and high doses to increase HDL cholesterol and decrease LDL cholesterol. In Tim’s famous “Geek to Freak” project, he lowered his total cholesterol from 222 to 147, while almost doubling HDL by taking policosanol before bed.

In addition to completely transforming his cholesterol levels, Tim noticed an unintended, but significant reduction in bodyfat. After these findings, Tim further tested policosanol and concluded that he experienced far superior effects for fat-loss vs. AGG alone. He tested three different brands of policosanol and three dosages (10, 23, and 40 mg per day). Based on his studies, Tim found 23 milligrams of policosanol to be optimal for fat-loss. Tim specifically takes Nature’s Life Policosanol.

Policosanol dosage: Take 20-25 mg of policosanol prior to bed.

Alpha-lipoic acid

The second ingredient in the PAGG stack is alpha-lipoic acid (ALA). A powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger, ALA has a multitude of benefits. ALA has been proven to regenerate vitamin C and vitamin E, restore levels of the antioxidant that declines with age known as intracellular glutathione, and increase the excretion of harmful and toxic heavy metals such as mercury.

ALA first gained popularity in the 1970’s as a treatment for chronic liver diseases, reversing disease in 75 out of 79 subjects! Tim began taking ALA for its incredible impact on glucose uptake and reduced triglyceride production. ALA increases muscular absorption of calories and supplements, allowing less calories to be deposited as fat and faster strength gains.

In addition to increasing glucose and nutrient absorption, ALA demonstrates triglyceride inhibition – reduces what the body stores as fat. A 2009 article from the Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics goes into further detail saying:

Livers from LA [lipoic acid]-treated rats exhibited elevated glycogen content, suggesting dietary carbohydrates were stored as glycogen rather than becoming lipogenic substrate.

So to some up the science, ALA helps you store the carbs you eat in your muscles and/or liver instead of being stored as fat. According to the 4-Hour Body, Tim uses the ALA supplement by Vitamin Shoppe.

ALA dosage: 100-300 mg of ALA with each meal and prior to bed

Green tea flavanols (EGCG)

EGCG stands for epigallocatechin gallate, which is a catechin and flavanol found in green tea. Some of the benefits of EGCG are decreasing the risk of UV-induced skin damage, reducing mitochondrial oxidative stress (a fancy way of saying anti-aging), and inhibiting cancer growth.

Tim tested green tea and EGCG for the underreported benefits related to body composition. First EGCG carries the ability to inhibit the storage of excess carbohydrates as bodyfat – and like ALA – diverts these carbs to muscle cells. Another awesome benefit of EGCG is that it increases programmed cell death in mature fat cells. By killing off these mature fat cells, EGCG helps to prevent people from regaining fat. People regain fat due to what Ferriss describes as “fat memory” (basically the size of fat cells decreases, but not the actual number of them). By helping to kill these stubborn mature fat cells, EGCG literally helps to prevent regaining weight.

Human studies have shown increased fat-loss with using as little as 150 milligrams of EGCG, but increasing the milligrams also increases total fat-loss. Ferriss advises taking 325 milligrams three to four times per day in order to maximize fat-loss. Tim also suggest getting EGCG from decaffeinated green tea extract pills, because using tea leaves will be too imprecise and will leave you feeling ill due to all the caffeine you would be consuming. Tim specifically takes Mega Green Tea Extract, 325+ mg, decaffeinated.

EGCG dosage: 325 milligrams with each meal and before bed

Garlic extract (Allicin Potential, S-Allyl Cysteine)

Tim actually implemented the last step of the PAGG protocol from an encounter with a homeless man. The man claimed to have lost over 100 pounds from eating garlic. “Clove after clove. It’s that simple,” said the man. At the time, Tim had been researching garlic for it’s fat loss purposes, and this encounter was the final push.

Garlic extract and its parts have been used to manage cholesterol and even treat staph infections. Of course, Tim uses garlic extract for fat-loss purposes. He has had the best fat-loss results using extracts with high doses of allicin. Allicin is an enzyme found in garlic, and when delivered in a stable form, has the benefit of inhibiting fat regain.

Tim recommends using an aged- garlic extract supplement with high allicin potential that includes allicin’s precursor, S-Allyl cysteine, which exhibits an oral bioavailability of almost 100%. Ferriss tried eating clove after clove of garlic, but for obvious reasons doesn’t recommend it. Tim recommends taking 650+ mg of garlic extract with each meal and before bed. Ferriss’ brand of choice is Allicin 6000 Garlic – 650 mg.

Garlic extract dosage: 650 mg with each meal and before bed

PAGG Stack Summary and Cheat Sheet

There are a lot of details to follow in the PAGG stack, so let’s do a quick review of what is in the PAGG stack and the dosing schedule.

What PAGG stands for:

Policosanol

Alpha-lipoic acid

Green tea flavanols

Garlic extract

PAGG Dosage

Prior to breakfast, lunch, and dinner take:

100-300 mg ALA, 325 mg Green Tea Flavanols, and 200-650+ mg Garlic extract

Prior to bed take:

20-25 mg policosanol, 100-300 mg ALA, and 200-650+ mg Garlic extract

PAGG dosing schedule:

Take six days a week, taking one day off per week. Take one week off completely every two months (Ferriss says this week off is critical).

Where To Get The PAGG Stack

To get the correct dose of everything in the PAGG stack, you’re going to need to take supplements. Thankfully, in the 4-Hour Body, Tim list exactly which brands he takes. Below you can find some links to the exact supplements Tim takes during this stack on Amazon.

Nature’s Life – Policosanol, 60 tablets

Vitamin Shoppe – Alpha-Lipoic Acid, 100 mg, 60 capsules

Mega Green Tea Extract – 325+ mg EGCG, 100 capsules

Allicin 6000 Garlic – 650 mg, 100 caplets

Another option is to buy the PAGG Stack by NewHealth Solutions. This popular option is extremely convenient as the dosages are already precisely measured. You can pick up the PAGG Stack by NewHealth on Amazon.

Precautions

Ferriss also had a little section of warnings so we will just cover that real quick. While on the PAGG stack, ensure you are getting an adequate amount of B-complex vitamins. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use PAGG. Also, be sure to consult your doctor if you have a medical condition before taking PAGG.

PAGG Stack Resources and Studies

If you want to channel your inner scientist and take a closer look at the ingredients in the PAGG Stack – look no further. Below you will find relevant resources and scientific studies regarding ingredients found in the PAGG stack and their effect on fat-loss. We also highly recommend picking up The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss.

2017 Alpha-Lipoic Acid Study by World Obesity Federation

Green Tea Extract May Be More Effective Than You Thought

Policosanol Benefits for Cholesterol & Weight Loss

Does Garlic Burn Fat?

The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss

Onnit Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2019 – Up To 80% Off

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Onnit Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2019 – Up To 80% Off
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