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I have encouraged my kids to eat well from day one. I add flavor - herbs and spices - to everything because I don't want them getting used to starchy, bland food.

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Alison Sweeney
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: September 19
Actor
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Film Actor
Television Actor
LA
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Alison Ann Sweeney
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