Jamie Oliver previously revealed the stern warning he was given by a doctor about his health.
The TV chef has been a regular presence on screens for years and has been instrumental in the widespread changes in children’s eating habits.
However, according to Jamie he has had his fair share of health struggles…
Jamie Oliver on doctors’ warning
Earlier this year, Jamie opened up about how being a chef has caused a problem with regard to his waistline.
“I had a little MOT a year and a half ago, and the doctor said: ‘You’ve got to sort out this stuff,'” he told MailOnline.
Jamie added: “I’m paid to eat. I do eat good stuff, but I eat too much of it. I’m greedy, I love it.”
Meanwhile, Jamie also revealed how he managed to lose two stone by being mindful of his diet.
He told Radio Times: “I pushed meat down, pushed veggie up, got more sleep and more movement. I lost 12 kilos [two stone] quite quickly and I didn’t do it through not eating. I ate a lot, more than I used to!”
Jamie’s painful health condition
As well as issues with his weight, Jamie has also he has suffered from a slipped disc in his back.
Speaking to The Times in 2024, Jamie said: “I’ve had four years of three slipped discs. It’s about managing it.
“My job doesn’t allow me not to work,” he said. “If I stop, this whole thing falls apart. I’ve had weeks where I’ve been able to stand for only 40 seconds at a time.”
He also shared how he manages his pain, revealing: “Now if I get a sniff of it, I’m straight to see my doctor and he sticks a bloody great needle in my back.”
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