Stars' Diet Secrets

Get the scoop on how Hilary Duff, Kate Hudson, Jessica Simpson and nine others stay healthy and look great. By Emily Fromm and Serena Kappes

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JESSICA ALBA

"Everyone in my family is heavily overweight," says Jessica Alba, 24. To combat her genes, the actress eats a balanced diet and tries to leave bread and desserts off the menu. Even so, she says, "You need to indulge and have that chocolate cake whenever you feel the need." To counter her cravings, she tries to work out daily by doing Tae Bo and stepping on the elliptical machine.