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. 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. Alcoholic drinks contain a lot of calories and will slow down your weight loss.

Q. What about eating out?

A. Don’t worry — you can eat normal food! The Diet Guide has lots of tips for eating out in all the common types of restaurant.

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. How does Diet Chef compare with other diet food home delivery companies?

A. We are the largest diet food home delivery company in the UK because:
- We have the biggest choice of food
- The lowest price from just £5.43 a day
- The diet follows government health advice

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

If you are in any doubt please consult with your health professional.

Q. Is the food halal?

A. The vegetarian options are halal. We hope to introduce some halal meat dishes but don’t yet have a date when they will be available.

If you’ve got a question that isn’t answered here then please contact us.