How to Sculpt and Contour the Body Local Experts Offer Tips for a Beautiful Lifetime Shape by Linda Sechrist
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outhwest Florida’s endless summer weather offers means many people want to keep a shapely and well-
toned body year-round. From fat-burning foods to the energy-enhancing and body- toning movements of Pilates and Gyroton- ics, as well as the latest in body contouring methods and body wraps, local practitio- ners offer tips on how to shape and sculpt the body for summer, or for a lifetime.
Apply Nutritional Wisdom Chef Jude Windau, a personal chef in Naples, has been preparing deli- cious food for more than 20 years. Certified through the American Fitness Professionals Association in nutri- tion, wellness and sports nutrition, he stays abreast of the latest studies on foods that aid in healthy weight loss. Windau works with personal trainers and coaches, plans meals and prepares high-flavor, low-salt dishes. “Certain foods, such as chili pep-
pers, have a high thermogenic effect, which heats up the body and literally burns calories as you chew. Add hot sauces to soups, eggs and meats to stoke metabolism,” says Windau, who
Baked Salmon with Berry Sauce, Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli
by Chef Jude Windau Ingredients:
1 salmon fillet (preferably wild) Mixed frozen berries (blackberries, blueberries and raspberries) 3 ounces quinoa ¼ red bell pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Fresh cilantro, chopped 4 oz fresh broccoli White wine Lemon juice
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also suggests drinking four cups of green tea per day, because the polyphe- nol epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) had been shown to enhance weight loss significantly. Chiropractic physician Gary Gendron, a diplomate in clinical nutrition with 27 years of expe- rience and the founder of Bonita Springs- based Nutrition Spe- cialists of Florida, recommends reduc-
Dr. Gary Gendron
ing sugar consumption and eliminat- ing foods such as enriched breads and pastas, as well as others that are high in carbohydrates that the body converts to sugar. Gendron suggests eating twice as many high-fiber vegetables like organic spinach, bell peppers, cauliflower and broccoli as fruit, to keep the carbohy- drate count and glycemic index low. “Avoid all processed foods and eat enough lean protein and quality fats found in fresh water fish, chicken, turkey, macadamia nuts and avocados. Avoid ex- cessive consumption of carrots, bananas
and squashes,” advises Gendron. “Ex- ercising within one hour of rising in the morning and before eating breaks down stored fat, accelerating the desired goal of sculpting the body,” he adds. Dr. Caroline
Cederquist, a board- certified bariatric phy- sician with a special- ization in nutrition and metabolism and the founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, of- fers a comprehensive, individualized approach to nutritional weight loss. In her recent book, The MD Factor: Correcting Metabolism Dysfunction, she shares what she has learned from 23 years of treating pa- tients that have difficulty losing weight. Cederquist maintains that chang- ing the diet has the biggest effect on weight loss. “Learn the basics of meal planning and preparation so that you eat well-planned meals, where you get adequate lean protein to ensure no loss of lean muscle tissue in the weight-loss process,” she explains. “Carbohydrates
Dr. Caroline Cedarquist
about 15 minutes or desired doneness. Heat the mixed berries in a pan
Directios: Set oven to 375 F. Place salmon in an ovenproof dish and add salt and pep- per. Add some white wine and/or water. Squeeze fresh lemon juice and place slices atop salmon, if desired. Bake for
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on medium-low heat to warm them. Do not cook them or they will shrink to almost nothing. In a sauté pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat on high. Add the red bell peppers and stir. When the peppers are warm, add the garlic and sauté for about a minute. Add the quinoa and enough water to cover. Turn the heat down to medium and cover. Let cook until the water is gone, about 10 to 15 min- utes. Add the cilantro and mix. Let mixture sit for a few minutes. The broccoli can be cooked in a steamer or a double boiler. Do not blanch in water, which makes the nutrients disappear quickly.
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