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Healthy Weight Loss Recipes from Chef Dave

Chef Dave’s recipes are not only healthy, but are written to keep surgical weight loss patients compliant while not sacrificing taste. What makes a Chef Dave recipe different from other healthy recipes is that all food selections, techniques, and cooking temperatures are all put together to create quick, moist and tender meals.

Food selection is a critical first step when creating a recipe. Foods that are too fibrous, such as celery, broccoli stems, and asparagus can be tough. Lean cuts of meat can be too dry if cooked using the incorrect cooking method. All recipes created by Chef Dave only use foods that when prepared fresh or cooked, maintain their moisture, tenderness, and flavor.

Understanding food preparation and techniques can often be confusing for many people. Chef Dave removes these boundaries and provides detailed directions for preparation of his recipes. Over 90% percent of recipes provided by Chef Dave can be ready to eat in 20 minutes or less, and yes this includes the prep time. You will also be able to find all the ingredients for his recipes in your local grocery store so that you don’t have to spend time shopping at specialty food stores.

Cooking temperatures are another critical piece to any recipe and if foods are overcooked or even undercooked, the recipe could be a disaster. All recipes have been created in Chef Dave’s very own kitchen and cooking temperatures have been strictly monitored to make every meal perfect.

After undergoing Gastric Bypass Surgery in January 2002, Chef Dave realized there had to be a better way to make food great. "Who know the best food came after surgery? The bariatric chef knew that’s who, and now you do too!"

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