Of all the Abs Diet Powerfoods, this is one of the easiest to incorporate in your diet – instant oatmeal. Naturally, you can eat old-fashioned oatmeal, too, but the instant kind is great for carrying in your purse or gym bag or keeping in your office drawer.

What does oatmeal do for you? A better question is what doesn’t it do. Fiber-filled oatmeal boosts energy, reduces cholesterol, maintains blood-sugar levels, and fights against heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and obesity. It’ll fill you up in the morning or power you in the afternoon. The Abs Diet even suggests you can have a bowl at night to avoid unhealthy, late-night binge eating.

When shopping for instant oatmeal, be sure to get the unsweetened, unflavored variety, or you might end up eating lots of extra sugar and calories. But don’t worry, you can still get plenty of flavor by adding other Abs Diet Powerfoods like dairy products, almonds and other nuts, and berries. A sprinkle of cinnamon is fantastic, too.

• For more information on the Abs Diet, visit Women’s Health.

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