FAQ
Q. How are the meals provided?
A. The soups and meals are cooked by chefs in a kitchen and the sealed into pouches. The pouches don’t need to go in the fridge or freezer and will last for at least 6 months.
Q. Do I need to take exercise?
A. You don’t have to take exercise to lose weight with Diet Chef but we would recommend that you do some light exercise like walking or swimming. Exercise will speed up your metabolism and is good for general health. If you over exercise you may end up feeling hungry and eating more.
Q. How does Diet Chef compare to other diet companies?
A. Here’s a quick guide to what’s out there:
| Lose Weight | Real Food | Delivered to Your Home |
Price (week) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diet Chef |  |
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£47.50 |
| Body Chef | |
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£87.00 |
| Go Lower | |
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£73.50 |
| Lighter Life | |
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£66.00 |
| Euro Diet | |
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£65.00 |
Only Diet Chef offers real food that was cooked in a kitchen by a chef (no powdered shakes here!) at an affordable price. Prices were taken on 15 February 2008 and are the standard prices excluding any special offers.
Q. What should I drink on the diet?
A. It’s important to drink plenty of water, at least one litre a day. Tea and coffee is fine as long as you don’t take sugar. Make sure you check the calorie count on any canned drinks, even when they are marked “diet” they can still contain a lot of calories. Any alcoholic drink should be avoided.
Q. What about eating out?
A. Don’t worry — you can eat normal food! On the Diet Chef programme you need to keep to 1200 calories a day, so with a bit of care you can eat out with your friends. There’s more detail in the Diet Guide included in your hamper.
Q. Is the diet low calorie?
A. Yes, our diet is designed to be low calorie rather than low carbohydrate or low fat. Everyone knows that by controlling your calorie intake and taking regular exercise you can easily lose weight. We don’t believe in diet fads such as Atkins but a convenient low calorie diet delivered directly to your door!
Q. What support is available?
A. Diet Chef isn’t just about the food, included in your Diet Chef hamper is a guide to the diet with some helpful hints and tips. When you’re slimming with us we’ll give you all the support and help you need to lose the weight and get you through the difficult times. Trained diet councillors are available online or on the phone (by appointment) if you need expert help.
You can also chat with other dieters on our new forums including our virtual weigh-in. It’s a great way of getting support from other people who’re losing weight too.
Q. Do you need to use a microwave to heat the meals?
A. The microwave is the most convenient way to heat up the meals but you can also open the pouches and heat in a pan on a conventional cooker.
Q. What about fresh fruit and vegetables?
A. We do encourage you to add a little fresh fruit and vegetables to your diet each day. Included in the hamper are some suggestions.
Q. Is the diet suitable for everyone?
A. Diet Chef is not suitable for:
- Under 18 year olds
- Pregnant women
- Women who are breastfeeding
- Undergoing any cancer treatments
- Anyone with a BMI over 30 (unless under qualified supervision) as you may lose weight too quickly
If you are in any doubt please consult with your health professional.
Q. Is the diet suitable for diabetics?
A. Yes, we have used low GI ingredients in all our recipes and Diet Chef is ideal for diabetics (Type 1 and 2). Like all diets we recommend that you consult your GP or diabetic clinic before embarking on a weight loss program.
If you’ve got a question that isn’t answered here then please contact us.