Healthy Chef Creations advocates a diet that is rich in organic lean proteins, organic vegetables, organic high-fiber grains, healthy fats (such as first-pressed extra virgin olive oil), and organic beans in their natural form. Simple carbohydrates and high-fat proteins are avoided, including all processed foods (containing coloring agents, refined sugars, chemicals, preservatives, dyes, and pesticides) such as: canned vegetables, white flour products, white rice, white pasta, most cereals, potato chips, soda, pastries, and other sugary foods. All of our menus are based on a whole foods diet, which is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and lean protein. A whole foods diet is designed to promote health and long-term weight management.
Our cuisine is low in sodium, low in fat, and low in calories. Our daily menus can be prepared to accommodate sodium-controlled diets of 1000 to 2000 mg sodium daily, depending on food preparation. If you must restrict your sodium to 500 mg daily, please request our Very Low Sodium Program. If your healthcare provider has recommended restricting your sodium intake, our cuisine is appropriate. The American Heart Association recommends that only 30% of total calories come from fat, with only 10% of total calories from saturated fat. Excessive fat intake, especially saturated fat, can increase your risk for heart disease. Healthy Chef Creations meals use extra lean free range meats, with no added saturated fats.
Healthy Chef Creations meals are not only superior quality, but nutritionally balanced and healthy. I not only recommend this service to my clients, but I eat the food myself. Rebecca Gerard, Registered Dietician
Disclaimer: The nutritional suggestions and/or diets offered by The Healthy Chef, Inc., and/or Healthy Chef Creations Home Meal Delivery or Catering Services are not offered or intended to treat, mitigate or cure any type of disease, sickness or weight problem, and should not be used as a substitute for sound medical advice. The information on this website and Health Chef Creations meals are designed to be part of a healthy lifestyle in conjunction with the services of a licensed healthcare provider. Consult your healthcare provider before taking nutritional supplements or beginning any diet or exercise program. The information on this website is to be used for educational purposes only.
Popular low carb diets suggest that people become overweight because they eat too many refined carbohydrates -- everything from soda to refined flour. These diets suggest that you count your carbohydrates. Carbohydrates in your diet are replaced with protein and fats from meat and some dairy products. Foods allowed: eggs, beef, poultry, pork, turkey, shellfish, lamb, all oils, butter, cheese, and vegetables (with emphasis on low carbohydrate and starch vegetables, such as green leafy veggies, broccoli, and spinach) and low carb grains. Foods to avoid: sugar in any form, milk, yogurt, fruit, processed flour products, processed grains, cereals, beans, and certain vegetables (e.g., starchy, high sugar vegetables, such as potatoes, yams, corn, carrots, and peas). When you request a low carb diet from Healthy Chef Creations, it will center on the allowed foods, with healthier, leaner proteins and sides. We discourage any diet high in saturated fat.
Rebecca Gerard, RD, suggests the following tips for low carb diets*:
Do not eliminate starches/carbohydrates from your diet all together. Try introducing into your diet a few small servings of high-fiber, low-refined carbohydrates, such as brown rice or oatmeal. Eliminating all starches can set you up for essential nutrient deficiencies, such as B vitamin deficiencies. Low carbohydrate wraps and pasta are another option.
Make sure to include at least five to nine 1 cup servings of vegetables and one ½ half cup serving of fruit per day for proper nutrition.
Instead of milk products, try unsweetened rice and soy milk.
If you have diabetes, a healthcare provider needs to evaluate your condition and prescribe an appropriate diet. In general, The American Diabetes Association recommends selecting a lean protein, a high-fiber carbohydrate, and fruit or vegetable in each meal. It also recommends having regular meals and snacks to avoid fluctuations in blood sugar levels, and eating low-fat, high-fiber foods to achieve and maintain a normal weight. Our Whole Foods/Spa Cuisine plan with an entrée and two side dishes (a starch/carbohydrate and vegetable) may be a perfect fit.
Rebecca Gerard, RD, recommends the following website for more information about healthy eating for people with diabetes.* www.diabetes.org
Many people who are concerned about candidiasis or candida overgrowth report symptom improvement when they follow an anti-candida diet program. Our anti-candida meals avoid: processed sugars; fruit; foods that contain yeast; foods that contain gluten (such as barley, wheat, oats, rye, wheat, rye, etc.); vinegar; mushrooms; peanuts; peanut butter; pistachios; alcohol; cheese; processed, dried, smoked and pickled meats; processed foods. Our anti-candida meals include: milk products; most vegetables; some grains (such as brown rice and potato); fats that are not hydrogenated (such as extra virgin olive oil); and organic meats, chicken and fish. Even though this diet is limited, we use seasonings and cooking techniques to ensure phenomenal taste.
For help with this diet, you may choose to contact Rebecca Gerard, RD.*
Many medical diagnoses require reducing the amount of sodium in the diet. While sodium is necessary for many body functions, too much can cause problems for some people. The American Heart Association recommends 3,000 mg or less of sodium per day. You, of course, need to follow your healthcare provider’s recommendation on sodium intake. Healthy Chef Creations average 350 mg of sodium per meal.
Here are some tips from Rebecca Gerard, RD, for how to reduce the amount of sodium in your diet:*
Avoid using salt on food (for cooking or for food at the table).
Read all food labels, especially those on highly processed foods (e.g., luncheon meat, canned foods, frozen dinners).
Avoid eating highly processed foods.
Eat foods labeled “low sodium”.
Select low sodium foods when you dine out, and ask for “no added salt.”
Ask your healthcare provider about using a salt substitute.
If your physician has prescribed a very low sodium program (a maximum of 500 to 1000 mg per day, Healthy Chef Creations can provide you with meals that have fewer than 200 mg of sodium per meal. Remember, even fresh foods contain some sodium, and everyone needs some sodium in the diet. Healthy Chef Creations uses many sodium-free seasonings to add delicious flavor to the meals.
If you need help selecting a very low sodium diet, Rebecca Gerard, RD, can help you.**
If you following one of the current popular diets (Weight Watchers, South Beach, Zone, etc.) and need help deciding what to order, you can call our customer service department. We can cook for almost any healthy diet. We encourage you to read about the popular diet that you are following and to make sure that you are following it correctly. To help you get information about the diet you have chosen, Healthy Chef Creations has linked up with Amazon.com. We encourage you to read and be knowledgeable about the specific diet that you have chosen.
Healthy Chef Creations advocates a diet that is rich in organic lean proteins, organic vegetables, organic high-fiber grains, healthy fats (such as first-pressed extra virgin olive oil), and organic beans in their natural form. Simple carbohydrates and high-fat proteins are avoided, including all processed foods (containing coloring agents, refined sugars, chemicals, preservatives, dyes, and pesticides) such as: canned vegetables, white flour products, white rice, white pasta, most cereals, potato chips, soda, pastries, and other sugary foods. All of our menus are based on a whole foods diet, which is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and lean protein. A whole foods diet is designed to promote health and long-term weight management.
