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Congratulations on getting started; for abs, proper food is the key; not too much bread, beer, starches (after lunch) 44 here, good luck!

Legumes, barley, Quinoa (excellent) if you're not a vegan, egg whites. Tofu, nuts seeds

Looks good!

Hey meyerstwiligh, that is the accepted rule. However, as a vegetarian, I've cut that gram-per-ounce in half and have gained muscle. Ph and acidic/alkaline balance are two keys to being healthy. Too much sugar and meat are conducive to an acidic body. To quote a doctor: "consuming too much protein is like pouring acid rain…