Eating Right as the Key to Flatter Abs

By Jeff Ochoa November 7, 2009 Six Pack Abs 2 Comments

Eating right can give you flatter abs faster that you may think. Don’t get hooked on the miracle machines or creams that just don’t work. There are no quick fixes to a healthier body, more importantly there are no short cuts to getting a toned physique. The only weapon you have is your commitment to make the necessary changes for you to have toned abs.

Before you jump into jargons and technical stuff, you’d better get down to the basics first. Are you eating right? The food that you consume is directly related to your health. Likewise, it is a big factor in the amount of fat that you have in store. To get really gorgeous abs, consider how and what you eat.

Eating is a very natural process that everyone undertakes in order to live. Eating is a hobby for some, others it is a way of life. However, eating healthy seems to elude most people who want to get their bodies toned. Here are some principles about healthier eating that you should consider:

Eat more often. As counter productive as it may seem, eating more often actually works to get your metabolic rate higher. The important thing here is to eat smaller portions more often through out the day. Having a higher metabolic rate will help you burn more calories. That in turn can help reduce belly fat.

Count calories. Calories are your fuel to do activities. Any extra calories are stored in the body as fat. So getting rid of that nasty-looking belly fat requires consuming only the right amount of calories. So any excess calories from your food must be burned so you don’t run the risk of having to tuck it away somewhere.

Balanced meal. Just because you want to lose belly fat don’t stop eating fats. This is a big mistake. Fats are essential part of your body’s processes. Just make sure you are eating the right fats. In fact, your diet must include 20% – 30% fats to sustain a healthy process. Likewise, carbohydrates, the major source of our energy must comprise 50% – 60% of your food intake. Protein on the other hand must be around 20% – 30% as well. Including high fiber rich foods will also help out in the body’s processes.

It is easy to overlook the most basic aspect of your life that contributes to your health. Eating right can give you a healthier life.