Among the many rising trends of today, many have this false assumption that they have to conform to a specific fad diet in order to lose weight and develop flat abs. The truth is that you do not need to go on those “low carb” or “low fat” diets – in fact, you do not have to go “low” on anything!

The key to being healthy and getting lean enough to be able to see and flaunt amazing abs lies in balance. Balance comes in having a diet that is composed of food that are high in nutrients as well as still being in their unprocessed state.

Eating heavily processed food creates much chaos inside the human body. While the foods are still unprocessed, they are ultimately good for us. To further stress the idea, here are some nutritional aspects to get that lean body most people aim for.

 1. Fiber is good. Eat fiber rich foods, and when you come face to face with carbs, you must ensure that your source of carbs comes from vegetables, unrefined grains, and fruit that are really high in fiber.

 2. Not all FAT is the enemy. There are some people who go on their healthy diets, and they tend to lower their fat intake to close to zero. While avoiding fat is a good thing, having a really low intake of fat can affect your body negatively. As a result, your body craves even more. Reduce your fat intake, but remember to eat just the right amount of fats each day, as long as it is the right kind of fat. Some good sources of “good fats” are seeds, nuts, nut butters, olive oil, organic meats, avocados, eggs, and coconuts.

 3. Enough protein goes a long way. When you eat healthier, you must make sure that you have enough of the quality protein in your daily intake. What the good protein does is it gives the body a higher thermic environment compared to the carbs and fat. In addition, it also gives you that fuller and more satisfied feeling, plus it reduces tummy fat and maintains lean muscles. It is the amount of lean muscle that you have which plays a part in controlling your metabolism.

 4. Stay away from artificial trans fats and high fructose corn syrup. Artificial trans fat comes in the form of margarines, hydrogenated oils, shortenings, deep friend food and processed food. High fructose corn syrup, on the other hand, is the type of sweetener popularly used in the market. These two are known as the biggest contributors to unhealthiness of processed food.

Always remember that processed foods are never good for you. By following the four strategies above, you can easily get rid of belly fat and get six pack abs that you are aiming for.

Once the four strategies are incorporated into your diet, the other factors will pretty much adapt and take care of themselves. Gaining control over blood sugar levels, appetite, and hormone levels will gradually fall in step with your initial strategies, putting you well on your way to having a fabulous body with a flat stomach and well toned abs.