The Abs Diet

I'm on the abs diet, it's very versitle and easy to stick to and gives a great workout that goes along with the plan. Has anyone else ever tried it?

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What is it?

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I'm curious - please share!

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Re: The Abs Diet - Long, but worth the read...

This is the basis of the plan:

Power 12 Foods: Never Go Hungry
Feel free to eat along as you read

The Power of Food

The Power 12 are the foods that will propel you toward your goals. They have been proven to do one or more of the following:

Builds muscle

Helps promote weight loss

Strengthens bone

Lowers blood pressure

Fights cancer

Improves immune function

Fights heart disease

Here's an easy way to remember what's good for you. The first letter of each food group spells: A.B.S.D.I.E.T.P.O.W.E.R 12

1) Almonds and Other Nuts

Eat them with skins intact.

Superpowers

Building muscle, fighting food cravings

Secret weapons
Protein, monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, folate (in peanuts), fiber, magnesium, phosphorus

Fight against
Obesity, heart disease, muscle loss, cancer

Sidekicks
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, avocados

Impostors
Salted or smoked nuts. High sodium spikes blood pressure.


2) Beans and Other Legumes

Including soybeans, chickpeas, pinto beans, navy beans, kidney beans, lima beans.

Superpowers
Building muscle, helping burn fat, regulating digestion

Secret weapons
Fiber, protein, iron, folate

Fight against
Obesity, colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

Sidekicks
Lentils, peas, bean dips, hummus, edamame

Impostors
Refried beans, which are high in saturated fats; baked beans, which are high in sugar.


3) Spinach and Other Green Vegetables

Superpowers
Neutralizing free radicals (molecules that accelerate the aging process)

Secret weapons
Vitamins including A, C, and K; folate; beta-carotene; minerals including calcium and magnesium; fiber

Fight against
Cancer, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis

Sidekicks
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and brussels sprouts; green, yellow, red, and orange vegetables such as asparagus, peppers, and yellow beans

Impostors
None, as long as you don't fry them or smother them in fatty cheese sauces.

4) Dairy Products

Fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese.

Superpowers Building strong bones, firing up weight loss

Secret weapons Calcium, vitamins A and B12, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium

Fight against Osteoporosis, obesity, high blood pressure, cancer

Sidekicks None

Impostors Whole milk, frozen yogurt

5) Instant Oatmeal

Unsweetened, unflavored.

Superpowers
Boosting energy and sex drive, reducing cholesterol, maintaining blood-sugar levels

Secret weapons
Complex carbohydrates and fiber

Fights against
Heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, obesity

Sidekicks
High-fiber cereals like All-Bran and Fiber One

Impostors
Sugary cereals

6) Eggs

Superpowers
Building muscle, burning fat

Secret weapons
Protein, vitamins A and B12



Fight against
Obesity

Sidekicks Egg Beaters, which have fewer calories than eggs and no fat, but just as much of the core nutrients

Impostors
None

7) Turkey and Other Lean Meats

Lean steak, chicken, fish.

Superpowers
Building muscle, improving the immune system

Secret weapons
Protein, iron, zinc, creatine (beef), omega-3 fatty acids (fish), vitamins B6 (chicken and fish) and B12, phosphorus, potassium

Fight against
Obesity, mood disorders, memory loss, heart disease

Sidekicks
Shellfish, Canadian bacon, omega-3 rich flaxseed

Impostors
Sausage, bacon, cured meats, ham, fatty cuts of steak like T-bone and rib eye



8) Peanut Butter

All-natural, sugar-free.

Superpowers
building muscle, burning fat

Secret weapons
Protein, monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, niacin, magnesium

Fights against
Obesity, muscle loss, wrinkles, cardiovascular disease

Sidekicks
Cashew and almond butters



Impostors
Mass-produced sugary and trans fatty peanut butters



Yes, PB has its disadvantages: It's high in calories, and it isn't served in four-star restaurants. But it's packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that can increase your body's production of testosterone, which can help muscles grow and fat melt. Three tablespoons a day should guarantee the benefit without overloading on the fat.

9) Olive Oil

Superpowers
Lowering cholesterol, boosting the immune system



Secret weapons
Monounsaturated fat, vitamin E



Fights against
Obesity, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

Sidekicks
Canola oil, peanut oil, sesame oil

Impostors
Other vegetable and hydrogenated vegetable oils, trans fatty acids, margarine

10) Whole-Grain Breads and Cereals

Superpowers
Preventing your body from storing fat

Secret weapons
Fiber, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc

Fight against
Obesity, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease

Sidekicks
Brown rice, whole-wheat pretzels, whole-wheat pastas

Impostors
Processed bakery products like white bread, bagels, and doughnuts; breads labeled wheat instead of whole wheat

11) Extra-Protein (Whey) Powder

Superpowers Building muscle, burning fat

Secret weapons Protein, cysteine, glutathione

Fights against Obesity

Sidekick Ricotta cheese

Impostor
Soy protein

12) Raspberries and Other Berries

Superpowers
Protecting your heart, enhancing eyesight, improving memory, preventing cravings

Secret weapons
Antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, tannins (cranberries)

Fight against
Heart disease, cancer, obesity

Sidekicks
Most other fruits, especially apples and grapefruit

Impostors
Sugary jellies



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50 exercise illustrations

Advanced ab exercises

Dozens of recipes for quick and delicious meals

Read the success stories from those who transformed their bodies and their lives

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Thanks - I just printed it out....