TASTY TALK: ALI LANDRY

Your adorable daughter Estela just turned one!  After having her last year, you got back to your rockin’ body so quickly. What tips would you give other mothers looking to get back in shape after giving birth?
Give yourself a break,  you have just gone through the most miraculous experience and you really need to honor your body.   I do recommend eating a well balanced diet and drinking lots of water because it gives you the energy you need to care for and nurse your little one.  I had meals delivered by a company called Chefs Diet so I could make sure that I was getting balanced meals with enough calories to sustain my milk production.  Also, it was awhile before I started working out again, so I was really depending on my diet solely to gradually bring my weight down.

We know you love organic goodies, how do you try to keep a “green” lifestyle for your family?
I buy as many organic products as I can.   I am becoming more conscience on the decisions our family makes every day and how it can affect our environment.  I am trying to educate myself on keeping it "green",  but mostly we are really trying to be aware of our lifestyle choices.

Are you the cook in the family?  Or do you prefer to eat out at restaurants?
We do a little but of everything.  I still get my meals delivered from Chefs Diet which i so enjoy, but with our busy lifestyles and travel schedules we do eat out.  Lately I have been cooking a lot more and I swear I feel more love and appreciation from my husband because of it.

Being the Southern gal that you are, do you find that your taste buds are still influenced by your Louisiana upbringing?
Most definately!  I usually travel with packets of cajun spices in my purse at all times.  When I am visiting home, all of my discipline goes right out the window.  I refuse to say no to rice and gravy, shrimp stew, gumbo, snowballs, homemade cakes and bread pudding.  I always know that I will probably gain 5 pounds each trip so I just work extra hard when I return to get it off.  It is so worth it!

As a former Miss USA, you are an incredible role model for several women. Has that experience affected who you are today?
It was an amazing experience but what I remember most fondly about it was the pride and joy that it brought to the people of my small town and surrounding area.

We are envious of your resume!  You’ve been named one of People Magazine’s 50 most beautiful people, and topped the Sexiest 100 lists at FHM and Stuff Magazine. Does that inspire you to keep yourself healthy and in shape?
I really do not consider myself any one of those things but I am definately flattered.  iI keep healthy for me.  I love the way it makes me feel after a good workout or a healthy meal.  I am a happier person when i take care of myself.

Now that you’re a mother, do you think there are more children in the future for you and Alejandro?
We would love more children. I am thinking that we go one at a time, and of course he wants a soccor team, but  absolutely, more children would definately be a blessing.

You made your mark as a spokeswoman for Doritos – we just loved those commercials!  Do you still get tasty cravings for those guilty pleasures?
Always, and if I am craving something I usually eat it.  Life is too short not to eat chocolate cake!

You and Alejandro met on the set of Bella, and you manage to keep a happy marriage by staying out of the Hollywood madness. How do you keep your relationship tasty
We really guard our relationship from this business.  We are very aware of the realistic temptations and we have boundaries that we never cross in order to protect our marriage.  Our relationship and our family come first...no compromise.  We also pray together and go to church together as a family every Sunday.

And of course, something we ask everyone, what makes you tasty?
Funny!  I am "tasty" because I recognize my faults and I have no pride about admitting them.  I also really try to work every day on becoming a better person, friend, mother and wife.