Prue Leith has disclosed that she experiences weight loss while participating in the Bake Off show and shared her unconventional weight management strategy of consuming only cake and wine.
The 83-year-old judge, who took over from Mary Berry in 2017, admitted to gaining weight during filming two years later. To prevent a repeat, she has decided to limit her diet to cake and wine exclusively while filming the series.
Speaking on a podcast in 2023, Prue revealed that she solely indulges in cake during filming, emphasizing the satisfaction of having all components in one bite. She mentioned skipping breakfast and lunch altogether during this period.
Despite admitting to struggling with hunger on set, Prue expressed admiration for her colleague Paul Hollywood’s restraint in food consumption. She confessed to occasionally exceeding her one-teaspoon rule when tempted by her appetite at work.
The judge remains steadfast in her decision to forgo breakfast and lunch, expressing frustration when her husband John attempts to offer her traditional morning fare. The only dietary indulgence she refuses to compromise on is her evening wine intake.
Prue has been vocal about obesity issues in the UK, particularly concerning children’s weight statistics. She criticized weight loss injections like Ozempic, asserting that they diminish life’s enjoyment. Instead, she advocates for learning to prepare and appreciate healthy meals.
Highlighting the importance of promoting healthy eating habits in children, Prue emphasized the simplicity of cultivating a love for nutritious food. She disapproved of relying on weight loss medications and reiterated the benefits of a balanced diet and exercise routine for sustainable weight management.
The NHS recommends a balanced diet and regular physical activity for weight control and may prescribe weight loss medication in specific cases. The health service discourages skipping meals in favor of nutritionally deficient options like cake and advises against regular alcohol consumption.