Comedian Bob Mortimer has discussed the lifestyle changes he made after undergoing an emergency triple heart bypass in 2015
Speaking on Romesh Ranganathan’s podcast, he said he had cut back sharply on animal fats, including cheese, while reducing the sugar in his tea from 16 spoonfuls to around three
Mortimer also described taking medication, using weights and occasionally walking several miles
The 67-year-old’s heart reportedly stopped for 32 minutes before doctors discovered that most of his arteries were blocked
His daily step count remains below 1,500.