Celebrity chef James Martin has revealed that a simple breakfast change contributed to his weight loss [2, 3]. He favors grilled tomatoes on toast, emphasizing that his diet shift, rather than intense fitness routines, was key [2].
Martin's culinary explorations in Spain have inspired his latest cookbook, 'James Martin's Spanish Adventure' [2, 6, 7, 8, 9]. The recipes highlight local flavors and simplicity, using ingredients discovered during his travels [2, 6]. He focuses on bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients [2, 7].
In addition to grilled tomatoes on toast, Martin enjoys barbecued leeks with lardons and hazelnuts [2, 6, 7, 8, 9]. He now eats fish for 80% of his diet [2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]. Martin has also mentioned that his love for motor racing motivated his weight loss [7, 8]. He will appear at the Bolton Food and Drink Festival on August 25, 2025 [14].