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Melissa Penfold is an i nteriors expert and author. The 63-year-old share her day on a plate.

6.30am As soon as I wake up, I open the windows to let in fresh air, a practice I’ve done for decades. I have two cups of tea in quick succession, outside. It grounds me.

8am After a few straight days of eating at book events at restaurants, I opt for cooked organic oats with chopped apple.

11.30am I pick up a green juice.

1pm Finish book signings in the city and pick up a “Lion King” roll with tuna, salmon and brown rice at my local Japanese.

3pm A couple of handfuls of pistachio nuts and a decaf skinny latte.

6pm Dinner is out with my kids. Chopped salad with grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, gr

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