Food & Flat Stomach!

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Foods that are high in proteins consist of the following:

Meats
Fish
Poultry
Nuts
Legumes
Eggs

All of these are very high in protein and will help you not only get energy, but will also help you bulk up. You can also eat foods that are fortified with protein. This includes foods that do not normally contain protein but have protein added.

One of the best foods to teat when you are trying to bulk up and create six pack abs is fish. Especially fish that is high in Omega 3 oils such as the fatty fish. These are not only an excellent source of protein, but are also good for the heart and digestive tract. There is even evidence that fatty fish can help you keep your brain healthier.

If you eat meats, skip the sauces and the breads. Just eat the protein when you are on a high protein diet. This will give the body energy and get the metabolism to start burning fat. Only it won’t be getting fat from carbohydrates and foods that are processed quickly and turn to fat. So the body will start burning the proteins. You will lose weight in your belly this way that will help you to define your abdominal muscles.

Eggs are also a good form of protein, although you have to watch how you cook them. Hard boiled eggs are low in calorie and high in protein and are a good way to get started when you are trying to attain the look of the perfect six pack.

People who are not meat eaters can eat legumes and nuts as a form of protein. It is a good idea to take protein in the morning to get your metabolism going.

Foods to stay away from

In addition to the foods that you should eat when you are trying to get six pack abs, there are also those that you need to stay away from. These include simple carbohydrates as well as complex carbohydrates. Dairy is also a product that is high in fat and should be limited. Take fiber by capsules instead of through breads or vegetables, as they tend to be high in sugars. You will want to eliminate all of the sugars from your diet when you are going for six pack abs.

Remember that it is important to eat all of the foods on the food pyramid. It is never a good idea to eliminate one type of food over another for a long period of time. When you are looking to build the perfect abs, you should concentrate on a high protein diet, but still eat vegetables as well as whole grains and dairy. But sweets have no place in your diet as they do not offer any nutritional value whatsoever. Simple carbohydrates are absorbed quickly and do not stick around long enough to give your body any sort of nutrition. Eliminate simple carbohydrates and starches from your diet if you want to have lean, rock hard perfect abs.

What to drink

In addition to watching what you eat, you also need to watch what you drink when you are seeking the perfect abs. Water is your best friend when you are trying to attain the perfect abs. Stay away from energy drinks that are loaded with caffeine, from so-called health drinks that are loaded with sugar and from alcohol. Many drinks that people consume contain sugar. This especially includes alcohol. Alcoholic drinks should be avoided when you are dieting to have the perfect abs. All alcoholic beverages have sugar in them and offer nothing by way of nutrition. Avoid alcohol when you are looking to sculpt your body and abdominal region.

If you take coffee or tea, eliminate the sugar and cream from the drink. If you cannot tolerate it in this manner, then skip the drink altogether and have water instead. You will find that whether you are looking for the perfect abs, or just looking to lose weight, water can be a great benefit. It will not only hydrate you, but it will also give you a boost of energy that you need when you are trying to sculpt your body.

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