
Originally Posted by
Hugh-Hefner's-Son
I just recently finished reading The Abs Diet by Men's Health. Here are some notes I took and thought would be helpful....
ALMONDS AND OTHER NUTS
builds muslce - fight cravings
elements : protien , monousaturated fats , vitiamin e , fiber , folate (peanuts) , phosphorus
similar : pumpkin seeds , sunflower seeds , avacados
imposters: slated or roasted nuts
BEANS AND LEGUMES
build muscle , helps burn fat , regulates digestion
elements: fiber, protein , iron, folate
similar: lentils , peas , bean dips, hummus, edamane
imposters: refried beans, bakes beans ,
SPINACH AND OTHER GREEN VEGGIES
nutrilizes free radicals ,
elements : vitiamin a,c,k folate , calcium, magnesium, fiber, beta carontene
similar: brocoli, brussle sprouts, green yellow orange veggies
DAIRY (yogurt cheese cottage cheese
builds strong bones, fires up weight loss
calcium, vitiamins a and b12 riboflavin phosphorus
imposters: whole milk , frozen yogurt
INSTANT OATMEAL
boosts energy + sex drive , reduces cholestoral, maintains blood sugar levels
elements complex carbs and fiber
similar high fiber cerals
imposters cererals with added sugar and high frictose syrup
EGGS
builds muscle burns fat
elements protein , vitiamin b12 + A
fights obesity
TURKEY AND OTHER LEAN MEATS (STEAK CHICKEN FISH)
builds muscle imporves immune system
elements protein iron zinc creatine, omega 3 fatty acids b6 b12 phosphorus potassium
fights obesity and various diseases
simliar shellfish canadian bacon
imposters sausage bacon cured meats ham fatty cuts of meat
PEANUT BUTTER (ALL NATURAL SUGAR FREE)
boosts testosterone , builds muscle , burns fat
protein monosautrated fats vitiamin E, niacin, magnesium
fights obesity muscle loss wrinkles cardiovascular disease
similar cashews peanuts
imposters mass produced sugary and trans fat peanut butters
OLIVE OIL + FLAX OIL
lowers cholesterol , boosts immune system ,
monosaturated fats, vitiamin E
fights obesity cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease
similar: canola oil, peanut oil sesame oil
imposters vegetable and hydronated oils trans fatty acids, margerine
WHOLE GRAIN BREAD AND CEREALS
prevents body from storing fat
fiber,protein,thiamin,riboflavin,naicin,vitiamin E, zinc, potassium, iron, calcium
fights obesity cancer high blood pressure, heart disease
similar brown rice , whole wheat pretzels, whole wheat pastas
imposters breads labeled wheat instead of whole wheat
EXTRA PROTEIN
builds muscle burns fat
protein cysteine gluthathoine
fighs obesity
similar ricotta cheese
imposters soy protein
RASBERRIES AND OTHER BERRIES
protects your heart enhances eyesight improves balance coordination and short term memory, prevents cravings
antioxidants fiber vitiamin C tannins
fights obesity heart disease, cancer, obesity
similar certain fruits
imposters jellies without fiber or good sugars