Sabrina Bryan from the adorable group the Cheetah Girls, wants to share her fit tips with you. She keeps it simple and does a lot of cardio, plus pilates for toning. As for diet, Sabrina says incorporating snacks into your daily routine is key.

• Dance for cardio.
• Pilates for lean toned muscles.
• Swimming, because you do it anywhere during the summer.
• Eat healthy snacks during the day like -- string cheese, apples, almonds, protein bar.

Too much vitamin supplements can harm your health. Make sure you consult with your Doctor before taking any.  

Extra selenium, for example, can make your nails brittle and your hair fall out. Too much vitamin A may increase the risk of hip fracture or some birth defects. And although its precursor, beta-carotene, is generally considered safer, there is reason to approach it, too, with some caution, says Dr. Brent Bauer.

"At high doses, it led to increased cases of cancer in smokers."

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Ummm, Michael who??? Yeah, Jennifer Lopez is so over that whole gold medal deal. Sources who were at Good Morning America overhead J-Lo discussing the swimmer.

Jennifer “couldn’t understand why everyone is talking about that swimmer,” according to a GMA source. “She couldn’t come up with (eight-time gold-medal winner Michael) Phelps’ name, and then she yammered on about how she was the one training for a triathlon just six months after giving birth, and how that was the big story right now, not ‘the swimmer.’"

Training for a triathlon right after giving birth is impressive, but so are 8 gold medals! Give a guy a little credit Jennifer!

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Here are 10 foods to put in your pantry. They contain folate, calcium, and other nutrients that support bone health, protect against cognitive decline, and help prevent age-related eye problems. Diets high in cruciferous veggies, such as broccoli and cabbage, help reduce risk of memory loss...

1. Healthy Greens They contain folate, calcium, and other nutrients that support bone health, protect against cognitive decline, and help prevent age-related eye problems. Diets high in cruciferous veggies, such as broccoli and cabbage, help reduce risk of memory loss and cancer.
2. Whole Grains Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, whole grains can lower the risk of age-related illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Because they're digested more slowly than processed grains, they also help prevent high blood sugar and diabetes.
3. Berries Blueberries, blackberries, and cranberries are rich in antioxidant compounds known as anthocyanins, which have been shown to slow the growth of certain cancers as well as improve brain function, muscle tone, and balance.
4. Olive Oil Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fat, olive oil figures prominently in the Mediterranean diet. It may explain the lower rates of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and age-related cognitive decline in people who follow this way of eating.

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In the grand scheme of overeating, here are a couple of tidbits that don't seem like much but consider this:

"If you consume 100 calories more than you burn every day, you'll gain 10 pounds by the end of a year," says Gail Altschuler, M.D., medical director of the Altschuler Clinic, a center for weight loss and wellness in Novato, California.

But now take that fact and turn it around: 100 calories isn't a lot of food, after all -- and you can use that to your advantage.

"You don't have to make enormous changes to see benefits and get results," says Altschuler.

Here are some surprisingly simple ways to eat a little less.

"Stack a few of these tips together," Altschuler says, "and you could really see an impact."

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Eat more meat from grass-fed animals.  It has two to four times more omega-3 fatty acids than meat from grain-fed animals. Omega-3s are called "good fats" because they play a vital role in every cell and system in your body. Of all the fats, they are the most heart-friendly.

People who have ample amounts of omega-3s in their diet are less likely to have high blood pressure or an irregular heartbeat and they are 50 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack. Omega-3s are essential for your brain too. People with a diet rich in omega-3s are less likely to suffer from depression, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorder (hyperactivity), or Alzheimer's disease.

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There are many benefits from taking a daily dose of apple cider vinegar, an old folk remedy. Dr. Jarvis, the author of the book Folk Medicine, prescribes two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey in a cup of water for ailments such as arthritis, insomnia, high blood pressure, and food poisoning.

Apple cider vinegar can help:

• normalize the body's acid/alkaline balance
• cleanse the digestive tract
• aid in the removal of calcium deposits from joints and blood vessels without affecting the calcium in the bones and teeth
• add potassium to the body

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Did you know that nothing suppresses the appetite like water.  Drinking lots of water. You should start with two quart bottles in the morning and carry one with you wherever you go. You will have to make more trips to the bathroom, but it's well worth it. Try to drink the 64 ounces of water before you eat dinner, so you aren't up half the night going to the bathroom.

Water fills you up and lessens your appetite and prevents those hunger pangs you get when your blood sugar drops and you reach for something sweet--cookies, candy, ice cream, or other treat. Water also flushes out the system, rids the body of bloat and toxins and adds color to your complexion.

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Below are some foods for a healthy and balanced diet:

• Black beans (antioxidants and folate)
• Blueberries (some of the most health-protecting antioxidants)
• Broccoli (detoxifies and contains cancer fighting nutrients)
• Dark chocolate (has a high mineral content--limit to 1 ounce a day because of sugar and fat)
• Oats (high in fiber)
• Onions (nutrients fight heart disease)
• Salmon (omega-3 essential fatty acids)
• Spinach (antioxidants and folate)
• Sweet potatoes (vitamins and beta carotene)
• Tomatoes (lycopene)
• Walnuts (healthy fat content--1.5 ounces daily)

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Alanis Morissette has taken a lot of body scrutiny recently but she seems to be handling it well. In the most recent issue of Women's Health she talks a little about fitness.

On triathalons:

"It was amazing to use my body as an instrument rather than as an ornament. Being a woman is fun. If I have the blessing of being a mom to a daughter one day, I will encourage her to be really physical."

On staying fit on tour:

"I'm a cross trainer. One day I'll go bicycling, and the next I'll do some kickboxing o got for a long walk. Basketball and Volleyball are my favorite sports. I dance, too. Doing the same thing every day is not right for my temperament."