Abdominal Muscles Diet
Some people put a lot of thought into a good abdominal muscles diet, but it really isn't that difficult. A diet that is healthy for the abdominal muscles is low in fat and carbohydrates, and high enough in protein that you can build the muscles needed to form those hard-packed abs that everybody wants.
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Getting Protein
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Protein is an important part of a good abdominal muscles diet. As a matter of fact, it is one of the most important facets of the diet. Protein should come from sources that are low in fat, such as soy products, nuts, lean chicken, lean beef, fish and eggs. Red meat should be eaten only occasionally.
Low Carbohydrates
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Low amounts of carbohydrates are also an integral part of the abdominal muscles diet. Small amounts of potatoes, vegetables, and very small amounts of pasta and bread are allowed. Carbohydrates are prevalent in these foods, so remember to eat them only in small portions.
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Little to No Alcohol
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Alcohol is full of carbohydrates. The average beer has around 35 carbohydrates. If you must have a drink, have just one and try to stick to a mixture of diet soda and something with no calories, like Bacardi Superior. A drink every once in a while is OK, but they don't call it a "beer gut" for no reason.
Eat Frequently
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Eating frequently and eating a lot are two different things. Try and have four to six small meals per day. Eat something smart every few hours to keep your metabolism going. Protein shakes, soy beans, salad with chicken breast, tuna (with a small amount of mayonnaise) and eggs are great examples of small, smart meals for the abdominal muscles diet.
Round It Out With Exercise
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All of the healthy eating in the world can only get a person so far if he's not exercising. An ab workout every day or every other day is best. Thirty to 60 minutes of cardio workouts, such as elliptical, treadmill or recumbent bike, will get your heart rate up and help you to burn fat.
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