Jamie Oliver has shared an honest update on his health journey, revealing the challenges he faces as he gets older and his determination to stay as healthy as possible. Having been a staple in the UK’s culinary world since he burst onto the scene at just 23 with The Naked Chef, Jamie, now 50, continues to champion healthy eating while also addressing the personal struggles he’s encountered, including his recent dyslexia diagnosis.
In a candid conversation with the Sunday Times, Jamie expressed his commitment to maintaining his energy and strength. “I’m trying desperately hard to be the healthiest version of me, working on the right things at the gym and through physiotherapy. Hopefully, I’ve got a few more years in me yet,” he shared.
This is not the first time Jamie has spoken about his health issues. In December 2024, he opened up about the pain of dealing with multiple slipped discs, which have plagued him for the past four years. “My job doesn’t allow me not to work,” he explained. “If I stop, everything falls apart. I’ve had weeks where I’ve been able to stand for only 40 seconds at a time.”
But his concerns aren’t limited to physical health. Jamie has also been addressing his mental health, particularly after learning he has lived with dyslexia for most of his life. Dyslexia, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting memory, processing, and physical tasks, has had a significant impact on Jamie’s ability to work and process information.
He has been exploring this side of his life further in an upcoming Channel 4 documentary titled Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution. In his Sunday Times interview, he discussed the emotional toll the process has taken on him. “Genuinely, of all the things I’ve ever done, this documentary is the most viscerally painful,” Jamie confessed. “I’ve seen so many high-flying, talented grown men cry about this—I’ve just done it to you. The concept of being worthless [when you’re] young is real. It’s really triggering.”
Jamie’s openness about his health struggles and dyslexia offers an insightful look into his resilience, both physically and mentally, as he continues to inspire others with his journey.
