FAST ED’S LIFELONG HEALTH BATTLE REVEALED

For almost 20 years, Ed Halmagyi has been teaching Australians how to make delicious restaurant-quality dishes at home in a flash.

And while the 47-year-old chef comes across as cool as a cucumber while presenting on Better Homes and Gardens, he admits that behind the scenes, things aren’t always as effortless as they appear.

SPEAKING UP

Speaking exclusively to New Idea, Fast Ed reveals he’s been living with bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic