Actress Alison Sweeney has over the years captivated her daytime audience on the legendary soap opera, Days of our Lives, as bad girl Sami Brady. Yet, for most people, she is best known for her recent job, hosting the weight-loss reality show, The Biggest Loser.

But there is more to Alison than just her work on television, she has also dedicated her life to being fit and living a healthy lifestyle, which is why she has partnered up with Frigidaire and City of Hope to raise awareness and help get people more active and take care of their nutrition to fight diabetes.

TheCelebrityCafe.com’s writer, Bridget Campos, spoke with 36-year-old mother of two on how she makes sure her family eats nutritious food and stays active; also here viewpoint on whether or not soap operas are losing appeal over reality shows; and about her new movie, Second Chances, coming out this month.

Watch the video below:

For more information on diabetes research and how to donate or give support to the cause please go to www.CityofHope.org

Be sure to watch, ‘Second Chances’, co-staring Greg Vaughan and Ed Asner on the Hallmark Channel, July 27th