Nothing processed for Rachael Ray

Bubbly celebrity chef Rachael Ray is a kitchen rat, but not a gym rat. She looks pretty darn good for a gal who doesn't go to the gym and just blew out 40 candles on her birthday cake.

Fielding a few questions about her food and fitness habits over at Health, Ray shared:

• Like many Americans, she's got a gym card, but she doesn't use it. Though reaching mid-life may force her to reconsider.
• Ray is all about healthy volumes of food, nothing processed. To stay trim and still eat a bunch, she incorporates lean proteins and fresh vegetables. No Cheez-Its!
• I always love those what's-on-your-nightstand?-type questions posed to celebrities. When asked what was currently in her fridge, Ray revealed mustards and condiments for sauces, plenty of root veggies and fresh herbs. She keeps nuts, flour and dark chocolate (for hubby) in the freezer. I had no idea you could put flour in the freezer!
• She's partial to salty, not sweet.
• Buffalo Chicken Chili is her favorite recipe from her most recent cookbook -- Yum-o! The Family Cookbook -- encouraging healthy cooking with your kids.

Take the Rachael Ray challenge today and don't put one processed item of food in your mouth -- all day. Check out more pics of Rachael in the gallery of photos (Gettys).

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