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James Martin on risk of life-threatening health condition which has run in his family for generations

He once made drastic changes

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Saturday Morning host James Martin once needed to make some drastic changes to his lifestyle in order to avoid a life-threatening health condition.

The star previously explained that there was a risk of heart disease that run in his family.

In order to reduce the threat, the star changed his ways, including making changes to his diet.

Here’s what he said.

Saturday Morning host James Martin smiling on his show
James once opened up about heart disease (Credit: ITV)

Saturday Morning host James Martin on health condition

James once confessed that he was at risk of a life-threatening health condition.

Speaking to The Herald in 2006, James admitted that he was aware of the risk of heart disease that ran in his family.

When you’re a big bloke like my father and me, it’s not as easy to stay fit.

He said at the time: “Heart disease has been an issue in my family for generations. My dad likes his food deep-fried in butter, but he doesn’t like running it off.”

“I don’t do too much exercise either,” James continued. “When you’re a big bloke like my father and me, it’s not as easy to stay fit as it is for someone who’s a bit smaller.”

James also recalled a terrifying experience that made him reconsider his lifestyle choices.

He said: “I was doing a gig abroad and I was chatting to a gentleman the same age as me, similar work ethic.

“He went out on stage literally five minutes after I spoke to him to do an award ceremony and he died before he hit the floor. That was when I made the decision to change.”

Saturday Morning star James Martin on This Morning
Saturday Morning host James Martin made lifestyle choices (Credit: ITV)

James Martin on lifestyle changes

At the time, the Saturday Morning host opened up about how he was determined to make changes to his lifestyle.

James listed a few ways he was trying to improve his health and reduce the risk of heart disease.

He said he would “no longer stuff my face with really bad things such as takeaway pizza, Mars bars and fizzy soft drinks”.

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James is known for his Saturday morning cooking show, James Martin’s Saturday Morning, on ITV.

James Martin’s Saturday Morning airs on ITV, Saturdays at 9.25am.

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