Under the microscope

FORMER model now lifestyle coach Angie Best, 68, takes our health quiz

CAN YOU RUN UP THE STAIRS?

YES. I may be 69 this year, but I work out about three or four times a week. I also take my two German shepherd dogs out for walks every day.

GET YOUR FIVE A DAY?

I LIVE on fruit and veg. I eat nothing but fruit until noon. I have been a health fanatic my entire life, although I took about six months off that after I divorced George [Best, the footballer, in 1986]. I went through a bit of a tailspin of champagne and nights out.

EVER DIETED?

I’M 5 ft 7 in, and I think I weigh about 9 st. I’ve never dieted.

ANY VICES?

I AM a cake and ice cream girl — especially Victoria sponge or any cake with raisins in it — but only organic. I drink wine, but maybe only one glass at the weekend because I understand how debilitating alcohol is.

ANY FAMILY AILMENTS?

NO, BUT I’ve worn out the cartilage in both my hips from hikes and ballet. I had them resurfaced [where damaged bone is removed and replaced with a metal surface] in my 50s.

WORST ILLNESS?

PNEUMONIA, when my son Calum and I came over from the U.S. to see George, and Calum was about nine. I had everything stolen while I was staying with a friend. The stress brought it on.

POP ANY PILLS?

ABOUT 30 a day, all supplements. I’ve been doing it since I was 22.

HAD ANYTHING REMOVED?

MY TONSILS when I was little. I remember my mum bringing me grapes in the hospital.

EVER HAVE PLASTIC SURGERY?

ABSO-BLOODY-LUTELY. I’ve had a facelift and I have Botox and fillers. The key is to find a doctor who can make you look younger and fresher, rather than fake.

COPE WELL WITH PAIN?

I DON’T know. The other day I sprained my wrist and it was so painful. So maybe I’m not as good as I thought!

EVER BEEN DEPRESSED?

THE first winter I came back to this country about 15 years ago, having lived in Malibu for a long time, I got really down because it was so cold and miserable and damp.

ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES?

MY ENTIRE life I’ve been an alternative remedy girl. I’ve been to an osteopath, acupuncturist and chiropractor.

WHAT KEEPS YOU AWAKE?

NOTHING. I sleep like a baby.

ANY PHOBIAS?

SPIDERS. I didn’t realise I had a fear of heights, too, until a few years ago. I can’t go too close to an edge.

LIKE TO LIVE FOR EVER?

I DON’T know. But for as long as I live, I want to be healthy, upright and pain-free.  Angie and Calum Best have a range of CBD skincare products, Chill Out Fred, chilloutfred.com