Begin Again with Davina McCall Deliciously Ella: Why Diets Feel Impossible & How To Enjoy Food Again (It’s not your willpower)
Jan 8, 2026
Eleanor Mills, the brains behind the Deliciously Ella brand, shares her transformative journey from illness to health through plant-based eating. She highlights how wellness culture complicates healthy living and advocates for simple, whole foods. Eleanor explores the pitfalls of ultra-processed foods, shares her 10-point food philosophy, and emphasizes sustainable habits for lasting health. With practical tips on meal planning and a vibrant diet, she empowers listeners to listen to their bodies and embrace joy in food.
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Sudden, Life-Altering Illness
- Eleanor Mills (Deliciously Ella) described suddenly becoming very ill at university, undergoing many tests and specialists over months.
- She experienced crippling fatigue, brain fog, infections, gut issues and postural tachycardia syndrome which changed her life trajectory.
Packaging Can Mislead Nutrition
- Many packaged foods carry misleading health claims despite minimal real nutrition on the back.
- Eleanor argues this contributes to a national health crisis where diets worsen despite appearance of being 'healthy'.
Healing Journey Began With A Blog
- After failing conventional meds, Eleanor began researching diet and lifestyle changes and started a blog to document experiments.
- She used the blog to stay accountable and showed readers that simple home-cooked food could support health recovery.
