Transforming People's Lives

By far the most rewarding aspect of running Nutrichef is hearing all the positive feedback from our customers. Since we started, back in 2004, we’ve heard from thousands of customers about how their lives have been transformed as a result of their Nutrichef meal plan.

The most common feedback we receive is that customers feel so much more energised as a result of going without wheat and dairy; and without added salt and sugar. Many customers comment that they now really understand what it means to eat healthily.

Perhaps the most heart-warming words have been from the customers who’ve said the increased energy has helped them battle cancer; or that their loss in weight and increase in confidence has saved their marriage.

Sam Simon (Young mum with MS feels completely transformed)

After I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis I suffered even more from low energy, weight gain and bloating. Nutrichef was recommended to me by a friend whose own health had greatly improved on the program, so my husband and I booked an appointment to see Barbara. After starting the meal plan I found that I didn’t need any more afternoon naps and I was amazed at how much energy I had for my young son. I also lost a stone in weight and learned how to cook more healthily for the whole family. I’ve now done Nutrichef three times; I learn something new each time and just keep feeling better and better.

Ross Stallion (‘Heart attack waiting to happen’ grateful for guidance)

When I met Barbara I was a heart attack waiting to happen! She was a regular guest at the radio station I was working for, and one morning – when she was doing arterial age checks for the DJ’s live on air - she offered to do the test for all of the staff. I was 31 at the time, but the instrument revealed I had a cardio vascular score of someone over 60 years old! This came as a real shock, but Barbara was not in the least surprised when I told her I lived off junk food and takeaways.

I decided to try a Nutrichef meal plan and was really pleasantly surprised by how great the food tasted and how easy it was to just heat and eat them. Within the first month my vascular age came down to 32 and this transformed my outlook on how food and lifestyle really does affect your health. My energy was up and I was more alert at work. I now crave healthy foods instead of the rubbish I used to eat!

Ali Acaster (Sufferer of epilepsy and ill health now training for triathlon)

I’m an avid fan of Nutrichef as Barbara’s programme has helped me lose 1.5 stone and given me the energy and confidence to train for a triathlon in July! This is an amazing about turn because – as a sufferer of epilepsy – my health used to get me down.

I couldn’t imagine that Nutrichef would be so good at catering for vegetarians, so I was really impressed by the creativity of the chefs who created vegetarian dishes like aubergine rolls, vegetarian sushi and spelt pastry tarts. I have recommended lots of people to do Nutrichef, especially my colleagues and friends of Julia’s House.

Jeff Lawson (World martial arts champion just keeps on going)

The training demands of being the 6-time British Mixed Martial Art Champion are massive. I need great advice and healthy meals delivered to my door, and have found it all at Nutrichef! I’ve been eating the meals for over a year now and supplementing them with Nutrichef’s delicious healthy flapjacks!

I recently defended my title and if it wasn’t for the attention I pay to my nutrition then I certainly wouldn’t have done so well. With Nutrichef’s help I’m now the 4-times World Sport Jujitsu Champion as well as the six-times world mixed martial arts champion.

Hannah Cromie (Bloated stomach sufferer is now an aspiring model)

For four years I suffered with really uncomfortable digestive problems like bloating and Candida. When I started my Nutrichef meal plan I found that the symptoms disappeared with a few days because the meals are yeast-free and low in sugar. The meals were all delicious and Barbara’s inspirational advice has really helped me get my life on track. I’m now feeling 100%, looking forward to getting married in June and now have the confidence to work as a fashion model. Thanks Nutrichef for all of your help, support and fantastic meals.

Scott Charlton (Overweight stand-up comedian slims to healthy size)

Someone once told me the best way to lose weight is to eat less and do more! It's simply not true! I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my adult life and although I do drink a little too much on occasions, I’ve noticed that there are plenty of thin drinkers in my local pub!

But I didn't eat too much? Or so I thought! Looking back I was like lot of busy people - I only ate when I was very hungry (and ultimately would gorge on rubbish), I seldom had breakfast, and, because I lived alone, I rarely mustered the inclination to cook a meal for myself!

When I was introduced to Nutrichef, it seemed too easy to be true - they would deliver three perfectly balanced, healthy meals to me every day and all I had to do was eat them! There was a small amount of ‘cooking’ but that basically amounted to little more than heating my evening meal.

The promise was that if I kept to my diet and supplemented it only with water, I would drastically reduce my arterial age, have more energy and - best of all - I would lose weight. I had nothing to lose and everything to gain, if you know what I mean! I lost 3 stone in 5 months, I felt terrific and got my arterial age down to below my actual age! But best of all I was educated on how to care for myself. I knew that I wasn't looking after myself properly but Nutrichef took all the hard work out of it!

Mark Nash (Overweight workaholic loses 3 stone and runs sub-4-hour marathon)

When I first tried Nutrichef I was a 16½-stone, stressed out, chocolate-loving company owner. In my consultation with Barbara I learned a lot about the need to cut out cheese and chocolate and I signed up for 14 days of Nutrichef meals.

Within a couple of days of eating the meals, I began feeling so much more energised. I missed the chocolate at first, but began enjoying Nutrichef’s meals so much more. After two weeks I’d lost 5 lbs, but had enjoyed the experience so much that I booked another 14-day meal plan.

After one month I was so pleased with how I was feeling and how much weight I was losing that I opted for a long-term plan. At the same time I began jogging and even began entertaining the idea of going in for a marathon!

By April of the following year I’d lost 3 stone since originally starting on Nutrichef. I was still eating the meals on a daily basis and was now a keen runner. I entered the London Marathon and completed it in a very respectable 4 hours and 15 minutes!

Twelve months on and the transformation continues: I’m still eating Nutrichef meals every day, I’m down to a healthy 13 stone and I ran the London Marathon a whole 23 minutes faster than last year!

‘James’ (Heart attack sufferer with a new lease of life)

Two years ago – at the age of 40 – I suffered a heart attack. Only my nearest and dearest know what happened, and the staff at my company don’t know, so I’d prefer not to put my name to my testimonial.

Having a heart attack at such a young age was a massive wake-up call to someone who thought he was invincible, yet lived on a diet of junk food. After I was let out of hospital I stopped eating all the high fat rubbish that I used to love, but I didn’t get any more imaginative than cooking myself meat and two veg for a meal. Then someone told me about Nutrichef – a company that prepares delicious, nutritious meals and delivers them to your door.

I went along for my initial consultation with Barbara, whose infectious passion for healthy eating rubbed off on me within seconds. A day after meeting Barbara my first delivery arrived and I was soon eating delicious meals with omega-3’s and minerals and vitamins that are good for the heart - like spiced Mediterranean sea bass with spring vegetables. Thanks to Barbara and Nutrichef I now really understand what it means to eat healthily and I intend to keep eating this way for decades to come.

June (Cancer sufferer finds the energy to defeat disease)

Following major abdominal surgery and chemotherapy my energy levels were very low. I went to an inspirational talk by Barbara, so I decided to try the meals for myself. I found the service to be a huge help – the meals not only made me feel stronger, but the convenience of having the meals delivered meant I had more time to rest and recuperate.

Alexandra Hixson & Andrey Sirbu (Latin and Ballroom Dance Champions gain an extra spring in their step)

Andrey and I are extremely ambitious dancers. We are currently English under-21 Latin and ballroom champions and we are ranked fourth in the world for our age group.

Although we had a very demanding training schedule, we both felt that we needed to find some extra energy. Nutrichef had come highly recommended to us, so we made an appointment to see Head Nutritionist, Barbara. She asked us to make a food diary, which she then used to help her find areas that needed improvement. The conclusion was that we were eating too much wheat (being relatively difficult to digest it is quite energy-sapping), and we were consuming too many drinks that give an initial energy kick, but a subsequent energy dip.

After one month on Nutrichef and avoiding the wheat and sugary drinks, we found that we had so much more energy to see us through gruelling training sessions and competitions. Since our time on Nutrichef we’ve managed to keep up this improved way of eating, helped by regular orders of Nutrichef’s delicious, healthy flapjacks!