Julia Louis-Dreyfus enjoys a big salad, just like her Seinfeld character, Elaine. Find out what other strategies she uses to keep looking and feeling great.

Her everyday strategy for a balanced healthy diet- Have breakfast. “It’s hard for me to eat in the morning," says Julia. “But I recently discovered something I love: two eggs fried in olive oil and a slice of whole-wheat toast with honey. It tastes so good, and I don’t get crazy-hungry before lunch -- that’s when I start to make bad food choices. I’ve found the key to healthy eating is finding foods you really like. That way you don’t feel ripped off when you can’t have a fattening doughnut or whatever you’re craving."

Her green twist- Buy local organic foods. “I love vegetables. I should be a vegetarian, and I feel guilty saying I’m not," says Julia. “But I like meat and chicken. So I buy organic foods whenever they’re available and shop at my local farmers market whenever I can. There’s something cozy about it. It’s a very friendly environment; you get to know the farmers. Plus, it’s better for the earth because the food is grown nearby, not flown in from some faraway place like South America." Like her Seinfeld character, Elaine, Julia is a big fan of the BIG salad. “I eat them at least once if not twice a day," she says. “My current favorite is arugula with some Parmigiano-Reggiano and either olive oil and fresh lemon juice or a sesame-ginger vinaigrette."

Give in to your splurge urge- “I have a huge sweet tooth, and I feel like I deserve a treat when I work hard," says Julia, who tries to be sensible about it. “It’s important to give yourself a little of what you really want so you don’t feel like you’re in food prison. Eating in moderation keeps me sane."

Her everyday strategy to manage her sweet tooth- Have a secret stash. “I have a chocolate drawer in my desk where I keep treats at all times," Julia admits. “As long as I can have one or two pieces, I’m fine. But my biggest food vice is bacon. And no, I don’t have a bacon drawer. In fact, I don’t keep bacon in my house -- that would be way too tempting."

Her green twist- Create your own desserts. “I have two growing boys," she says of sons Henry, 16, and Charles, 11. “I’m concerned about what goes in their bodies."

Julia has been able to indulge in her sweet tooth as part of her balanced healthy diet because she makes her workout routines a priority. Find out more.