The Abs Diet
The Abs Diet is a nutritional diet created by Men's Health Magazine editor David Zinczenko.
The diet emphasizes the so-called "Twelve Power Foods."
Twelve Power Foods
* Almonds and other nuts
* Beans and legumes
* Spinach and other green veggies
* Dairy (fat-free/low-fat)
* Instant oatmeal
* Eggs
* Turkey/lean meat (steak, chicken and fish)
* Peanut butter (all-natural)
* Olive oil
* Whole grain bread/cereal
* Extra protein (whey) powder
* Raspberries and other berries
Abs Diet Menu:
Eat Often Foods
* Apples
* Asparagus
* Avocados
* Bananas
* Brown rice
* Canadian Bacon
* Canola oil
* Citrus fruit and juices
* Fruit juice (sugar-free)
* Lean game (ostrich, etc.)
* Garlic
* Lentils
* Mushrooms
* Melons
* Peach
* Peanut oil
* Peas
* Peppers
* Pizza
* Popcorn (fat-free)
* Shellfish (bivalves)
* Soup (broth-based)
* Sunflower seeds
* Sweet potatoes
Eat Occasionally
* Baked potatoes
* Beer (light)
* Butter (light)
* Chocolate
* Coffee
* Lamb
* Lasagna
* Lunchmeat
* Macaroni
* Margarine
* Nuts
* Pudding
* French fries
* Graham crackers
* Granola (low fat)
* Ham
* Honey
* Ice cream (low fat)
* Jam and marmalade
* Pork tenderloin
* Rice
* Sauerkraut
* Sorbet
* Sherbet
* Veal
* White wine
* Frozen yogurt
The diet also includes an exercise program.