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Lose stomach fat and build ab muscles with these foods

We've got it--the ultimate eater's cheat sheet that will help keep you lean for life. Among the items in this list of abs-friendly foods you'll find nutrient-dense (but flavor-packed!) foods whose components both help you fight fat and build lean muscle.

Bonus: they're also the foods that protect you from stuff like heart disease and cancer. We'll tell you how to eat 'em, and when to eat 'em (you already know why to eat 'em.)

ALMONDS AND OTHER NUTS (WITH SKINS INTACT)
Superpowers Build muscle, reduce cravings
Fights Obesity, heart disease, muscle loss, wrinkles, cancer, high blood pressure

BEANS AND LEGUMES
Superpowers Build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion
Fights Obesity, colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

SPINACH AND OTHER GREEN VEGETABLES
Superpowers Neutralize free radicals (molecules that accelerate the aging process)
Fights Cancer, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis

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