The new abs diet...part 2

Today we are going to look at the foods that should make up the majority of your diet and what you need to do in the exercise department. Lets get started!

Our power foods have been picked because they help our body increase lean muscle and avoid storing fat! Put those two together and you are well on your way to a lean hard body.

Check out this list of power foods:

1. Nuts: High in protein easy to eat, nuts
help fight against obesity, heart disease, wrinkles, cancer and high blood pressure. Be sure to watch for salted and roasted nuts they tend to have added fats and calories.

2. Beans and Legumes: Talk about a lean source of protein, beans build muscle, help burn fat, while delivering a high dose of fiber and iron. The magical fruit fights against obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure. Caution! Not all beans are created equal -  refried beans are high in fat and baked beans are high in sugar so try and stay away from these impostors.

3. Green Vegetables: The great thing about veggies is that you can eat as much of them as you want! They help fight against the aging process, cancer, stroke and osteoporosis, not to mention they are super high in fiber, making them very filling stock up on the green goodies with every meal to help fill you up.

4. Low Fat Dairy: Dairy helps build strong bones and fire up weight loss. It's high in calcium, cancer fighters vitamin A and B12, and skim options help fight obesity and high blood pressure. Diet Spoiler! Watch the high fat options like whole milk or ice cream which can wreak havoc on your nutrition plan.

5. Instant Oatmeal: The breakfast that keeps on kicking! This grain delivers major energy, reduces cholesterol and maintains your blood sugar levels. It also fights heart disease, diabetes and obesity.Just make sure you add flavor with fruits and nuts and go easy on the sugar to get your full benefits.

6. Eggs: Incredible and edible, pretty much the perfect breakfast! This power food builds muscle and burns fat like no other. Eggs are full of protein vitamin B12 and A. Just remember. all good things in moderation. You have to watch your cholesterol if you have too many eggs.

Well that's probably enough to "chew" on for now. I've given you a lot to "digest." This is just a "taste" of things to come but don't worry, there will be more to "wet your appetite" later this week! Till then start working these super foods into your diet and working on a meal plan that will help you slim down and shape up in no time!