Yoga has trimmed my body in a way that the gym never could. I used to be a gym rat, but I switched to yoga and am now almost 10 pounds lighter. One important thing I've gotten from yoga is breathing. When I'm cooking, the top part of my body collapses down. It cuts off my diaphragm.

I lost my brother when he was 30, and that was devastating for me. I don't know if I will ever get over it.

Attitudes toward food have completely changed.

I don't eat a lot of anything. A little bit of everything, but not a lot of everything. Small meals all day long.

I'm into very colorful food. Obviously lots of flavor, but I think we eat with our eyes first, so it has to look great. The presentation has to be great.

As long as you're eating well and moving your body every day, age is just a state of mind

My family truly believes they are better cooks than I am. They see me as Giada, not as a celebrity chef. To them I'm just me - their granddaughter, niece, etc., and they're older and wiser. I like that because it keeps you grounded.