THE 'SIX-PACK' SUPERFOODS

Hey Guys, this week I wanted to provide you with a quick reference guide to the best fat loss foods for the ultimate six pack. Knowing what and what not to eat can be the most confusing aspect of any nutrition plan and presented below is a list of the good and not so good foods which have been categorized to help you make better choices when preparing your meals. The 'Top 15' are the best foods for six pack abs to consume on a daily basis and should make up a large portion of your dietary intake. The 'Eat Often' category lists some more great foods that can be consumed throughout the week. The 'Eat Occasionally' foods should not be consumed more than once or twice weekly. Foods in the 'Eat Rarely' category should only be consumed on cheat days. Ok, let's take a look at the lists.

TOP 15

·         Almonds

·         Beans and Legumes

·         Egg Whites

·         Fish (All Types) Tuna, Trout, Salmon, Sardines etc.

·         Green Vegetables, Spinach, Broccoli etc.

·         Low Fat Cottage Cheese / Dry Curd Cottage Cheese

·         Instant Oatmeal

·         Olive Oil or Flaxseed Oil

·         Peanut Butter (Crunchy)

·         Raspberries and other berries

·         Rice Cakes (Flavored and Un-flavored)

·         Turkey / Chicken / Lean Meats

·         Wholemeal / Wholegrain Pastas, Rice, Spaghetti

·         Wholegrain Cereal

·         Whey Protein / Casein Protein Powder

EAT OFTEN

·         Apples

·         Asparagus

·         Avocado

·         Bananas

·         Brown Rice

·         Canola Oil

·         Baked Potato

·         Citrus Fruit & Juices

·         Coffee & Tea (No sugar)

·         Green / Herbal Tea

·         Granola

·         Garlic

·         Lean Game (Ostrich)

·         Low Fat Spread

·         Lentils

·         Mushrooms

·         Melon (All types)

·         Peaches

·         Peas & Beans

·         Peppers

·         Pumpkin Seeds

·         Pine Nuts

·         Sweet Potato

·         Sunflower Seeds

·         Sweetcorn / Corn on the cob

EAT OCCASIONALLY

·         Beer (Lite)

·         Beef Steak (Fat Cut Off)

·         Canadian Bacon

·         Graham Crackers

·         Lamb

·         Lasagne

·         Luncheon Meat / Deli Ham

·         Low Fat Ice Cream

Remember, the importance of nutrition is critical in whether you have great abs or no abs! Diet accounts for 80% in achieving that coveted six pack stomach. Divide your meals into 6 per day ensuring protein is in each and every meal. Typically you need 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight.

With regard to carbohydrates aim for 1g per pound of bodyweight on training days and 0.5g on non-weight training days. This carb rotation has proven to be the most effective method in gaining and preserving muscle whilst cutting for great abs.