3 Powerful Food Groups Essential For Weight Loss And Your Rock Hard Lower Abs Workout

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During your lower abs workout you will burn calories so you must replenish these calories by consuming the proper foods with a varied and balanced diet. As a general rule try to aim for your diet to be 60%-65% carbohydrate, about 15% protein with the balance being fats. There is never a "one size fits all" in anything so body size and training levels are significant factors so these percentages are just a guide.

Carbohydrates

If you can include in your diet carbohydrates that are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre so much the better and I include below a selection of these foods.
Cereal Grains including rice, wholegrain bread, pasta and couscousFruit and Vegetables including bananas, sweet potatoes (yams), sweet corn, carrots and parsnips. For added nutrients keep the skins on vegetables and cook al dente (or eat fresh, that is even better).Beans and Pulses including lentils, chickpeas, butter beans, haricot, kidney and baked beans.

Proteins

Your body needs protein, iron and vitamin B and if you are working out particulary hard this need increases. Ensure you include as many of the following foods as possible in your diet.

Lean meat especially chicken or turkey breast.Fish, especially oily fish like salmon or mackerel both rich in Omega 3 oils.Eggs and CheeseNuts and dark chocolate (also allegedly good for the heart and provides a feel good factor)

Fruit and vegetables

Mother natures gifts, fruit and vegetables can be consumed throughout the day, especially as snacks, if you must cook them try steaming but I eat most of them raw.

All fruits and berriesGreen leaved vegetables such as spinach and cress (full of iron and superb in salads), broccoli and cabbage. Add fresh herbs to soups and salads.Carrots, Tomatoes and sweet potatoes, again eat them raw if you can as well as being good for you they taste delicious

All the foods mentioned are superb foods packed full of goodness but they will only benefit you if they are included as part of a balanced diet. It is no good gorging yourself on fresh fruit to the exclusion of others. Mix your foods and vary your proportions of carbs and proteins to suit your levels of physical activity.

How much you consume will also be dictated by your exercise regime but reasonable size meals spread throughout the day are often recommended, but whatever you chose never miss out on breakfast it is the number one meal of the day both in timing and importance.

These are the food types you must consume if you are to achieve the maximum from your lower ab workout; below I reveal a remarkable program that works wonders in developing your lower abs.

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Please note. You must always consult with your doctor or health professional before undertaking any diet or fitness regime.

Here's to you being lean, strong, and healthy for life,

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