HIMPower Magazine HimPower December 2017 | Page 29

Above: grape seed oil, right: ginger though a high fat diet was part of the study. Gingerol, one of the primary beneficial compounds in ginger, may be responsible for its effects. So, if you have had a difficult time keeping off extra pounds and your bloo d sugar seems to be on the edge, ginger may be one of the best botanical ingredients you can add to your regimen. YOU CAN DO THIS You might have lost weight before only to find the pounds coming back. Making the right lifestyle choices is the only way to maintain your new weight. In fact, some of the best advice regarding food is to not think of this as a “temporary diet” but instead, a whole new beginning. I’ve included some diet choice tips here to help you get started and stay on the path to health. If you’re not doing so already, I highly recommend avoiding all refined carbo- hydrates, grains, sugars, and soft drinks. Click on my healthy diet plan or healthy fats webinar for more information. For additional information, I also recommend checking out the following websites: www. ketogenic-diet-resource.com and www. drperlmutter.com. You should also read the books, Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter and Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis. And of course, the right supplemental ingredients can make all the difference. I believe that a combination of clinically tested, concentrated fiber, tannin-free grape seed extract, and ginger can be of great assistance. You have the strength to do this— all you have to do is begin. I think you’ll find the results well worth the effort.  Terry Lemerond has 45 years of experience in the health food industry. For more details, visit jos website at https://www.terrytalksnutrition.com www.himpowermagazine.com  29