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Hello.
I'm Glad Your Here.

Whether you are just looking for a convenient way to grab some quick meals, have specific health concerns to address, or are interested in a whole foods and more environmentally conscious approach to eating, you’re in the right place.

I’m Gretchen, a registered dietitian, mom to two boys, bonus mom to two more boys, and a surrogate carrier for 5 more!  I completed my master’s degree and started my first job at Rush University Medical Center, a large teaching hospital in Chicago.  From my first job in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), my experience then expanded to outpatient diabetes education, organic farming, rehabilitation facilities, and corporate wellness.  All of that was supplemented by an informal education (worth its weight in saffron- more expensive than gold, look it up!), cooking for my family of 6 (including one pescetarian, one seafood allergy, and one member with type 1 diabetes).  I was also heavily involved in human milk research during my time in the NICU, supplemented by my own surrogacy journeys.  To say I understand nutrition through the lifecycle is an understatement.

Thanks for taking the time to check out Midwest Sous Chef. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions about the meals or services.

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A Journey Begins
Midwest Sous Chef

All of this education, formal and otherwise, has led me to the conclusion that there is no amount of handouts, pamphlets or supplements that can substitute for a consistent ability to incorporate a diet that is comprised of whole foods into your lifestyle.  This led to the creation of Midwest Sous Chef, a meal prep service that is minimally processed and plant forward.  There are no fad diets or artificial ingredients here.  While many options are vegetarian and gluten free, I don’t believe in excluding foods without reason, and strive above all for quality and freshness of preparation, and responsible sourcing of ingredients.

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Looking For One-on-One Nutrition Advice?

Looking for a little extra help with your nutrition? Not sure where to start? One-on-One nutrition counseling is available. Providing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-based) strategies to help meet your goals. Contact me for more details and pricing.

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