Masterchef presenter's health programme joins up with Loughborough University

The programme aims to help people learn to lose weight and lead a healthy balanced lifestyle.

Gregg Wallace Health (GWH), a website programme founded by TV presenter Gregg Wallace has partnered with Loughborough University.

The programme aims to help people learn to lose weight and lead a healthy balanced lifestyle.

Founded four years ago by Gregg the programme ethos is to eat three healthy meals a day from the range of nutritionally approved recipes, cut out snacking between meals and takeaways and replace these with meal planning and learning cooking techniques to make nutritious eating achievable and easy – every day.

Gregg Wallace said: “I’m delighted to be working with such a prestigious organisation as Loughborough University. I’m incredibly proud that they see such promise in our efforts to help people lead healthier lives. I’m sure with the help of Loughborough GWH can have a huge impact.”

Loughborough University’s Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour became interested in studying the benefits of the plan after a member of the University started following it.

Health academics at Loughborough University undertook a preliminary evaluation of 100 users of the Gregg Wallace Health programme and initial results have indicated that 98% felt healthier, nearly two-thirds (67%) lost some weight and over half (58%) felt better about themselves. More than 80% reported they reduced their food waste by meal planning.

Amanda Daley, Professor of Behavioural Medicine at Loughborough University said: “Loughborough University are delighted to partner with Gregg Wallace Health on his new programme. Good nutrition and physical activity can reduce the risk of developing diseases and improve mental health. 

“Going back to basic nutritional and eating principles are important components of the programme, and part of what makes it attractive. Programmes that are simple and easier to follow have a much better chance of being integrated into daily routines, to help people lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle.”