SOME GUYS MAKE getting a six-pack sound like some kind of sorcery, as if you need a magic formula to uncover your abs. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
In reality, getting down to a healthy but minimal 7% body fat requires discipline, effort, and plenty of science about your nutritional intake. Abs are made in the kitchen, as the saying goes—so make sure you stock up on these 18 high-octane fuels (plus some seasonings) and regulate them with precision.
Proteins
1. Chicken breast
2. Turkey (white meat only)
3. Lean beef
4. Fish (all kinds)
5. Eggs
Carbs
6. Potatoes
7. Sweet potatoes
8. White rice
9. Whole fruit (As long as it fits in the palm of your hand. Apple-sized fruits okay, but nothing melon-sized or bigger.)
Fats
10. Avocados
11. Coconut oil
12. Olive oil
13. Egg yolks
“Free” foods
No need to count these—eat them for flavor and variety.
14. Green veggies
15. Non-starchy veggies (onions, peppers, cauliflower)
16. Hot peppers
17. Pickles
18. Sauerkraut
Seasonings
We’ll just consider these a collective No.19:
Mrs. Dash
Hot sauce
Garlic chili sauce
Low-sodium soy sauce
Mustard
Salsa
Pico de gallo
Vinegar
Salt and pepper
