The Abs Diet Vs the Zone Diet for Men

It is has always been difficult for diets to target men. The word, diet, in itself has a very feminine appeal and spokespeople, such as Whoopi Goldberg and Kirstie Alley, don't help either. Yet, two diets have been created to specifically cater to men. The Abs Diet and the Zone Diet for Men were recently established to help the male gender watch what they eat.

The Abs Diet (http://www.absdiet.com/)

The Abs Diet was established by the editor of Men's Health magazine, David Zinczenko. Its theory revolves around a scientifically proven diet that aims to increase metabolism to burn fat and using specific foods and exercises to build muscle.

The core of the Abs Diet's food plan is an easy-to-remember acronym, ABS DIET POWER. These "power twelve" foods are almonds and other nuts, beans and pulses, spinach and other green vegetables, low-fat dairy products, instant hot oat cereal, eggs, turkey and other lean meats, peanut butter, olive oil, wholegrain breads and cereals, extra protein powder, and raspberries and other berries. By incorporating these foods into your daily diet, you are promised a six-pack in six weeks.

Although the "power twelve" foods look restrictive, the diet offers plenty of variety within each food. The foods in the ABS DIET POWER acronym are more or less worded to fit into a catchy phrase. Lean meats can be expanded into shellfish and Canadian bacon. Wholegrains can be incorporated with brown rice and popcorn. Apples, bananas, and melons are recommended, in addition to berries. With its options, the Abs Diet allows you to turn its food plan into something that fits your lifestyle. Oatmeal for breakfast one day and then eggs and turkey bacon the next. Fruit salad and a sandwich for lunch on Monday followed by vegetable stir-fry on Tuesday. The Abs Diet truly offers variety for every taste palate.