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THE HEALTHY CHEF

OUR STORY

The Healthy Chef is an Australian nutrition + supplement brand that designs quality products for women to support a healthy, vibrant life. The Healthy Chef was founded by Teresa Cutter: Nutritionist, PT and Chef.

Healthy Chef products are science-based and made in Australia from the finest wholefood ingredients and are free from gluten, fillers, gums, and sugar.

The Healthy Chef range includes wild and sustainable marine collagen for healthy skin, meal replacement and protein shakes for weight management, probiotics, greens powders and magnesium for gut health.

The Healthy Chef Supplement range provides wellness solutions focusing on Women’s Health that include

GUT HEALTH
WEIGHT LOSS
FITNESS
MENOPAUSE
BEAUTY +

WHAT SETS US APART:

1) Targeted approach for women
The product range has a targeted wellness focus for women who have made a conscious decision to support their wellbeing. They are designed by women for women. The healthy chef by Teresa Cutter has products that support weight management, menopause, dry skin and loss of collagen, bone density, stress + anxiety and gut health such as bloating or slow motility.

2) High-quality ingredients and nothing else
We are committed to only sourcing the best wholefood ingredients that deliver the maximum health impact. Our products have become well-known for being completely free of any nasties or cheap bulk fillers that could have a negative effect on your health, unlike so many others on the market. You can trust The Healthy Chef to deliver supplement products that will have you feeling great in no time at all.

3) Always purely delicious
We want to bring the joy back into healthy living and make sure all our products are blends that are great tasting. When your health regime is as delicious as it is nutritiously beneficial, you’re more likely to commit to better habits in the long term. The Healthy Chef team don’t believe in just ticking the boxes when it comes to health, it’s equally important to formulate all our blends to have the best taste possible.

4) Simple and easy
We understand people face real challenges on a daily basis that stop them achieving their health goals. The Healthy Chef products are designed to easily be integrated into your life without any fuss or effort. It’s our mission to support women’s health strive to provide simple solutions that can be integrated into your daily life.

We are passionate about health and wellbeing. We love food, and our aim is to inspire, nourish, and delight.

- Teresa Cutter

THE HEALTHY CHEF JOURNEY

A TIMELINE

See below to read more about the journey of The Healthy Chef and what led Founder, Teresa Cutter, to create the company it is today.

  • 1968

    Teresa was born in the small country town of Bunbury, in Western Australia.

  • 1971

    Teresa first learns to cook with her Polish grandparents: Ciocia and Wujek. They came from Poland after the war to set up a new life in Western Australia.

    Ciocia’s food was simple, delicious, and nourishing and that no-fuss style of cooking that has formed the foundation to the recipes and products that Teresa creates.

  • 1978

    At the age of 10, Teresa was inspired by USA aerobics guru, Richard Simmons, who had a weekly TV show that focused on FOOD - NUTRITION – MIND. 

  • 1989

    Teresa starts her chef's apprenticeship at 5-star Lord Forrest Hotel in Bunbury, WA, under the guidance of renowned executive chef, Neal Jackson. She worked in the fine dining section emulating the style of nouvelle cuisine: an approach to cooking in French cuisine characterised by lighter, more delicate healthier dishes with an emphasis on presentation.

  • 1990

    Teresa marries her husband, Paul, and moves to Perth to work alongside executive chefs: Chris Taylor and Bert Lozy at Alan Bond's Obervation City 5-star resort hotel. The hard work pays off and Teresa wins Apprentice of the Year several times, as well as a gold medal in the prestigious cooking competition, Salon Culinaire.

  • 1992

    Teresa starts weight training, competes in several fitness figure competitions and wins a silver medal at the Australian Fitness Figure Championships.

  • 1996

    Teresa starts writing a regular newspaper column in the Sunday Times as The Healthy Chef and a column for Men's Health Magazine.

    The list grows quickly, and she starts to contribute to:

    SUNDAY TIMES (WA)
    DAILY TELEGRAPH + SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
    BODY + SOUL
    TIME MAGAZINE
    SUNDAY LIFE MAGAZINE
    WOMEN’S HEALTH
    MEN’S HEALTH
    CLEAN EATING MAGAZINE
    HOUSE + GARDEN MAGAZINE
    WOMENS FITNESS
    MEN’S FITNESS
    ULTRA FIT MAGAZINE
    MEN’S STYLE MAGAZINE
    GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE
    WOMENS DAY MAGAZINE
    AUSTRALIAN FITNESS MAGAZINE
    AUSTRALIAN DOCTOR MAGAZINE

  • 1996

    Teresa launches Healthy Chef Catering + Food, focusing on healthy and delicious food for film and TV crews. She also freelances as a food stylist and recipe developer for major brands, including WA Health Department.

    Chosen to compete in Gladiators as a contestant and started traditional Muay Thai kickboxing.

  • 2001

    Made the BIG Move from Perth to Sydney, and started studying Nutrition at Deakin University.

  • 2002

    Teresa publishes the first 3 cookbooks with New Holland Publishers:

    Bite Me, The anti-ageing Cookbook, Fit Food.

  • 2004

    Starts submission wrestling for self-defence and fitness.
    After 18 stitches and a dislocated shoulder, becomes a kickboxing instructor and a personal trainer.

  • 2005

    After a successful "Get on Track" TV wellness series with Ray Martin on A Current Affair, Teresa becomes a regular guest on Channel Nine's Today Breakfast Show.

    Followed by various TV appearances for:

    THE BIGGEST LOSER
    SUNRISE
    THE MORNING SHOW
    STUDIO 10
    NEWCASTLE TV
    A CURRENT AFFAIR
    THE TODAY SHOW

  • 2005

    The Healthy Chef trademark is registered.

    Murdoch Books publish Teresa's 4th health-related book: The 80/20 Diet, voted by the UK Times as the best healthy cookbook book for busy mums.

  • 2006

    The Healthy Chef Café is launched in Avalon Beach, Sydney: a mainstream wellness café concept with delicious food.

    As Founder and Executive Chef, Teresa designed all the recipes for the café,catering for the mainstream health-conscious consumer who loves good food and has made the conscious decision to maximise their health and well-being.

    The café becomes a popular destination for locals & celebrities such as Elle McPherson, Megan Gale and Kelly Slater.

  • 2010

    Healthy Chef wins best muesli at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show for The Healthy Chef Crunchy Granola (you can find the recipe in The Healthy Chef - Purely Delicious cookbook!).

    Teresa becomes the Australian Ambassador for Kamalaya Health Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand.

  • 2011

    thehealthychef.com website goes live, inspiring people to cook easy, healthy recipes at home.

  • 2012

    The Healthy Chef supplement range is launched beginning the journey into functional foods.

    Healthy Chef are the first to bring Organic Pea Protein ad Pure Native WPI into the Australian market.

  • 2013

    Launched Organic Superfood -
    A berry-tasting superfood-filled elixir for the whole family that promises to deliver a heaping dose of skin and gut-supporting nutrients, prebiotics, and antioxidants.

  • 2014

    Introduced Naked Chocolat - Australia's first sugar-free drinking chocolate, free from artificial sweeteners, milk powders and additives, 100% pure and natural.

  • 2014

    The Healthy Chef partners with InterContinental Hotels Group menu for recipe development.

    Working with 68 Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Teresa designed 60 healthy recipes. A great opportunity to be able to support guests and help them to stay healthy, productive, and energized while traveling and working overseas.

    Teresa becomes the first female chef to be part of the IHG Culinary Panel.

  • 2014

    Introduced Blender Bottle -
    The ideal companion for any on-the-go activities with its durable twist lid that is designed to stay on, so no more spills or splashes.

  • 2014

    Brought out Immune Support -
    With Vitamin C, D, Zinc and Elderberry to invigorate, revitalise, strengthen, and support your immune system.

  • 2015

    The Healthy Chef self-published the cookbook: The Healthy Chef - Purely Delicious, the coffee table cookbook Teresa had always wanted to do. The book wins the Independent Publisher Awards, based in New York City.

    Teresa also publishes her book, Perfect Digestive Health, which was a self-help book based on her own journey to restore healthy gut function.

  • 2015

    Launched Everyday Greens -
    A delicious nutrient-dense blend of greens packed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, probiotics, and L-glutamine to support digestion.

  • 2015

    Introduced Matcha Tea + Whisk + Scoop -
    Provides a steady and sustained energy boost throughout the day, chlorophyll for detoxing, increases metabolism, supports weight management and more!

  • 2016

    Brought out our Tea + Tisane Range -
    Our hand-blended formulas for Stress, Beauty, Energy, Sleep, Digestion and Immunity will nourish and help support health, balance, and vitality.

  • 2017

    Launched Turmeric Latte -
    A delicious certified organic blend of turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and wild vanilla bean. Turmeric is rich in the powerful antioxidant Curcumin that possesses an impressive list of health benefits.

  • 2017

    The Healthy Chef published the Healthy Baking cookbook: a passion project that becomes a winner of the Independent Publisher Awards and best-selling cookbook.

    The Healthy Chef recipe app is launched on iTunes with 200+ recipes. The app is rated #1 in the iTunes Food & Drink category.

  • 2018

    Introduced Chai Latte -
    A soothing, sugar-free, and caffeine-free blend of pure rooibos tea extract and nourishing aromatics such as vanilla, cinnamon, + ginger. Chai has been known to support wellbeing and relax the mind.

  • 2018

    The Healthy Chef launches the first Wild Marine Collagen available in the Australian Market, followed by Beauty Collagen and Gut Collagen.

    Designed for supporting healthy joints, bones, skin, and supporting digestive health.

  • 2019

    The Healthy Chef publish Earth to Table: a vegetarian cookbook. The launch event is attended by 250 media and guests.

    Earth To Table is a winner for the Australia in the Gourmand World Awards for best health & nutrition plant-based cookbook.

  • 2019

    Launched Body Shaping Shake -
    Plant-based protein meal replacement combined with antioxidants, probiotics, digestive enzymes, vitamin D and chromium to support healthy weight management.

  • 2020

    Introduced Beauty Collagen -
    A citrus flavoured blend of ethically sourced pure hydrolysed marine collagen, natural Vitamin C, Zinc + B5; specifically formulated to promote collagen synthesis and support skin, hair, and nail health.

  • 2020

    Partnered with Sofitel 5-star luxury hotel. The Healthy Chef integrated health and wellness into all aspects of the guest experience.

    The new offering included an exclusive room package as well as a series of deliciously nourishing drinks incorporating some of the Healthy Chef best-selling products such as Marine Collagen, Matcha Tea and Pure Native WPI.

    Teresa created 2 signature smoothies for Sofitel Darling Harbour guests; The Up + Go Coffee Shake, and Everyday Greens Smoothie, designed to provide essential vitamins and protein.

  • 2021

    The range is extended with the introduction of Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) certified products that included Magnesium+ and immune+ oral spray.

    The Healthy Chef app is re-launched as a subscription model with over 900 recipes, videos, fully integrated shopping list and healthy meal programs.

  • 2021

    Brought out Gut Collagen -
    A powerhouse of wild, hydrolysed marine collagen, L-glutamine, magnesium, and probiotics, formulated to support healthy and happy gut.

  • 2022

    Healthy Chef launches Pure Grass Fed Collagen - derived from pasture-raised, grass-fed cows to support lean, toned muscle, skin, gut and bone health. Completely flavourless and odourless, it dissolves clear every time in hot and cold liquids.

  • 2022

    Launched Collagen Coffee -
    We have sourced the purest grass fed bovine collagen and combined it with premium 100% Arabica coffee + chromium to kickstart your metabolism.

  • 2023

    Launched Probiotic + Prebiotic -
    A dual action , low FODMAP premium formulation for gut health. Loaded with clinically proven ingredients to promote bowel regularity and improve the gut microbiome and support digestive health.

  • 2023

    Introduced our reformulated Beauty Collagen with Hyaluronic Acid -
    Newly formulated Beauty Collagen now combines ethically sourced wild + hydrolysed marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, natural Vitamin C, Zinc + B5; specifically formulated to promote collagen synthesis and support skin, hair, and nail health along with fighting the signs of ageing.

  • 2023

    Teresa and the team are working on the next cookbook release for later in the year.

    The Healthy Chef continues to work on developing new and innovative products that support health and wellbeing.

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