Top 5 Foods for your Abs

1. Fruits are great alternatives to high calorie snacks. They are low in calories but high in water and fiber so they'll keep you full until your next meal.

2. Salads are great to substitute high calorie sides such as french fries. They're low in calories and high in fiber (keep you full), vitamins and minerals (keep you healthy).

3. Water has no special meaning by itself but when you replace soda or juices that are very high in sugar, water can keep you full and drastically cut your intake of bad calories.

4. Fat contains 9 calories per gram while carbohydrates and proteins have only 4 calories per gram. If you eat 1 gram of fat versus 1 gram of carbs/protein, the 1 gram of fat will cost you 9 calories while the carbs/protein will cost you four. Cutting out fat from your diet will result in a larger calorie savings than cutting carbs/protein. Try eating low fat substitutes of your favorite foods (dairy, snacks). You can cut out the same amount of food but leave out more calories by eating low fat.

5. Lean meats such as turkey, fish, chicken and some cuts of beef provide a lot of high quality protein with few calories. They make up great meals since they taste good and are healthy at the same time.

For more ideas on which foods to eat for getting a nice midsection, visit the Guide to Getting Nice Abs and Six Packs. You can also share your own ab experiences and read how others got a six pack at the diet forums.

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