Healthy Hollywood: Jillian Michaels

Most of us know Jillian Michaels from her time as a hardcore fitness trainer on NBC's "The Biggest Loser," but the truth is that she fulfills so many more roles than just a trainer; she is a successful businesswoman, author, spokeswoman, mother and spouse, just to name a few. It's hard to describe her as anything less than an inspiration to millions of people across the world. Her latest — and perhaps most tasty — venture brings her out of the fitness world and into Krave Jerky, a healthy gourmet jerky brand for which Michaels is an investor and ambassador. Krave Jerky is a healthier, better-for-you alternative to your typical sodium-filled and preservative-laden beef jerky.

Michaels knows that healthier, better-for-you, on-the-go snacks like Krave Jerky are important for busy moms who still want to set a healthy example for their children. So we sat down with the health and fitness guru and talked Krave, life as a mother, and her experiences with farm life (or as she puts it, "the simple life") with her fam.

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