Cat Cora of "Iron Chef America" fame is known for her fondness for healthful, natural ingredients and preparations, and her foods of choice during her "The Real Dirty Dancing" training were no exception. 

"I ate a lot of salmon and a lot of steamed spinach on set because that's just what was really fueling for me," she said. "And some grains, quinoa, brown rice, and a little bit of lemon and good olive oil. I think that's what I ate almost every day when I was on set."

But, as any competitive athlete can tell you, one can't just flip a switch and go from couch potato to elite performer overnight. Getting and staying in shape is a gradual, ongoing process. Cora understood this and, even before "The Real Dirty Dancing," was mindful that a healthful diet was key for staying in good shape. 

"Before that, I just ate very healthy," she said. "I eat a lot of veggies, a lot of fish, lean meats, chicken, grains, brown rice, whole fruit."