Many people have special dietary needs, there’s no question. They follow strict diets for various medical, religious and ethical reasons. When ordering delivery or visiting local restaurants, it can be difficult to find a variety of foods and appropriate menus that accommodate such needs. Fortunately, a professionally trained personal chef can provide the ideal solution for your family or company. And even though those of us who are professional personal chefs here in Delaware pride ourselves on being able to accommodate "our families" or their corporate "families," of which there are many here, these chefs develop custom meals to suit a range of diets everywhere in the country!
Diabetes
Type two diabetics need to eat meals that control their blood sugar levels. They benefit from foods that supply the correct balance (and type) of carbohydrates, limited fat and adequate protein. A diabetic-friendly meal will often feature substantial amounts of grain or vegetable ingredients.
Weight Loss
Overweight or obese Americans often try to lose weight by adopting diets that deliver fewer than 1,600 daily calories (of course, depending on your specific build and metabolism). Personal chefs can help clients accomplish this by preparing meals that minimize fat intake while supplying them with sufficient energy for everyday tasks.
Hypertension
Individuals who have high blood pressure need to drastically cut their sodium consumption. This means that many frozen, canned and instant foods are unhealthy. An experienced cook can create flavorful fresh cuisine that contains very little salt.
Celiac Disease
People with wheat sensitivities often adopt gluten-free diets to improve their well-being. Personal chefs know how to prepare a wide range of delicious entrees without using barley, wheat, rye or other ingredients that contain gluten.
Allergies
Numerous residents here in Delaware – just as everywhere else - have food allergies that can trigger medical reactions ranging from mild to severe. Some people are allergic to nuts, fish, gelatin, certain fruits or various other ingredients. It is crucial for cooks to take their needs seriously.
Heart-Healthy
Some locals strive to eat meals that prevent heart disease. Beneficial foods include sweet potatoes, beans, fish, fresh fruit, olive oil and red wine (in moderation, of course!). Such cuisine generally minimizes cholesterol and saturated fat intake. It also provides many vitamins and substantial protein.
Diabetes
Type two diabetics need to eat meals that control their blood sugar levels. They benefit from foods that supply the correct balance (and type) of carbohydrates, limited fat and adequate protein. A diabetic-friendly meal will often feature substantial amounts of grain or vegetable ingredients.
Weight Loss
Overweight or obese Americans often try to lose weight by adopting diets that deliver fewer than 1,600 daily calories (of course, depending on your specific build and metabolism). Personal chefs can help clients accomplish this by preparing meals that minimize fat intake while supplying them with sufficient energy for everyday tasks.
Hypertension
Individuals who have high blood pressure need to drastically cut their sodium consumption. This means that many frozen, canned and instant foods are unhealthy. An experienced cook can create flavorful fresh cuisine that contains very little salt.
Celiac Disease
People with wheat sensitivities often adopt gluten-free diets to improve their well-being. Personal chefs know how to prepare a wide range of delicious entrees without using barley, wheat, rye or other ingredients that contain gluten.
Allergies
Numerous residents here in Delaware – just as everywhere else - have food allergies that can trigger medical reactions ranging from mild to severe. Some people are allergic to nuts, fish, gelatin, certain fruits or various other ingredients. It is crucial for cooks to take their needs seriously.
Heart-Healthy
Some locals strive to eat meals that prevent heart disease. Beneficial foods include sweet potatoes, beans, fish, fresh fruit, olive oil and red wine (in moderation, of course!). Such cuisine generally minimizes cholesterol and saturated fat intake. It also provides many vitamins and substantial protein.
Macrobiotic
Another diet prioritizes legumes, vegetables and whole grains, such as brown rice. Macrobiotics are said to boost overall physical and mental health. Followers normally shun milk, meat, spices and certain fruits. They also consume low-fat seafood from time to time, and of course, Delaware has its share of delicious and fresh seafood!
Kosher
The Kosher diet promotes health and food safety by forbidding certain types of meats and food combinations and preparations. For example, the same knife cannot be used to cut both meat and cheese. A few additional restrictions apply during Passover. There is a lot to understand about Jewish dietary laws, far beyond the scope of this article.
Vegan
We can also customize meals to meet the special dietary needs of vegans. This means that the foods contain no milk, cheese, meat, fish, gelatin or other animal products.
Paleolithic
People who adopt the paleo diet only consume things that early humans are thought to have eaten thousands of years ago. For the most part, those who follow this diet avoid milk, grain and bean products. It is believed that this strategy may help people avoid heart disease and diabetes.
Lactose-Free
A number of people cannot tolerate ingredients that contain lactose, including milk and other dairy items. Chefs can find creative ways to prepare lactose-free meals that taste great and meet clients' nutritional needs.
Cholesterol
Individuals with high cholesterol levels must limit their consumption of several popular foods that contain significant amounts of this substance, such as cheese, eggs and coconut. Expert cooks know how to identify and use healthy, delicious substitutes for these ingredients.
Many other conditions recommend special dietary guidelines. For example, we carefully work with clients who suffer from gout, multiple sclerosis, and other ailments. For clients here in Delaware, we do our best to make the diet both sustainable and enjoyable by creating a wide variety of appetizing meals that meet every major nutritional need.
Another diet prioritizes legumes, vegetables and whole grains, such as brown rice. Macrobiotics are said to boost overall physical and mental health. Followers normally shun milk, meat, spices and certain fruits. They also consume low-fat seafood from time to time, and of course, Delaware has its share of delicious and fresh seafood!
Kosher
The Kosher diet promotes health and food safety by forbidding certain types of meats and food combinations and preparations. For example, the same knife cannot be used to cut both meat and cheese. A few additional restrictions apply during Passover. There is a lot to understand about Jewish dietary laws, far beyond the scope of this article.
Vegan
We can also customize meals to meet the special dietary needs of vegans. This means that the foods contain no milk, cheese, meat, fish, gelatin or other animal products.
Paleolithic
People who adopt the paleo diet only consume things that early humans are thought to have eaten thousands of years ago. For the most part, those who follow this diet avoid milk, grain and bean products. It is believed that this strategy may help people avoid heart disease and diabetes.
Lactose-Free
A number of people cannot tolerate ingredients that contain lactose, including milk and other dairy items. Chefs can find creative ways to prepare lactose-free meals that taste great and meet clients' nutritional needs.
Cholesterol
Individuals with high cholesterol levels must limit their consumption of several popular foods that contain significant amounts of this substance, such as cheese, eggs and coconut. Expert cooks know how to identify and use healthy, delicious substitutes for these ingredients.
Many other conditions recommend special dietary guidelines. For example, we carefully work with clients who suffer from gout, multiple sclerosis, and other ailments. For clients here in Delaware, we do our best to make the diet both sustainable and enjoyable by creating a wide variety of appetizing meals that meet every major nutritional need.